Sleeping Spirit

                 "Sleeping Spirit"

Layers of experiences cloud the mind, 

And dull the spiritual and physical senses.

Violence is rampant, love is lost words 

Float in the air, jeering with absent meanings.

Colors darken with age, - losing their purity, -

As we search in vain for that one work of art;

The expression of the essence that would 

Erase all others; stand alone, and satisfy 

The spirit. The quiet one that sits alone

In the depths of the soul; - fully influenced,

Cringing from the horrors of many lives,

Wishing for release, - fearing exposure, -

Waiting for the light... A clear light that will free

The limits of the mind, and lift the artist within.

© - Carol Phelan Aebby 

Reviews

[Roshan Nair]

My favorite lines:
The expression of the essence that would
Erase all others; stand alone, and satisfy
The spirit.

We all would give anything to find a solace in an expression that is undiluted of any malice or interest in this world.
Very interesting piece carol! :)

[Carol Phelan Aebby]

Thank you Poet!

Your words are treasured!

With respect and smiles,
read moreThank you Poet!

Your words are treasured!

With respect and smiles,
Carol Phelan Aebby

[Coyote Poetry]

I believe take a hard jerk to awake the mind to writing. Must live and test life to create.
"Wishing for release, - fearing exposure, -
Waiting for the light... A clear light that will free
The limits of the mind, and lift the artist within."
After the artist is awoken. Unlimited possibilities. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Carol Phelan Aebby]

Thank you Poet!

Your words are treasured.

With respect and smiles,
read moreThank you Poet!

Your words are treasured.

With respect and smiles,
Carol Phelan Aebby

PS. Thank you for all the reviews. I will come by soon to read yours.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Jason Shadows]

Colors darken with age, - losing their purity, -
As we search in vain for that one work of art.

My fav line in this one.. Great wring Carol and with that in mind you become the art as you live it.

[Carol Phelan Aebby]

Thank you Poet!

Your presence and wise, gracious words are treasured.

With respect and smilea,
Carol Phelan Aebby