Saw this and figured "Rhodinia" was either the flower genus or the photographer at trekearth.com....both are lovely sentiments.

Happy New Earth Year 2 U Jude,
cynth'ya

Sid Barrett, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Paul Kossoff ... the list of those whose genius is sadly late and lamented because their form of unique creativity and brilliance was just too great to house them in mortal frame... at least, sitting here in my comfortable Christmas front room watching the 1994 Pink Floyd Live At Earl's Court DVD with its full-length run of Dark Side Of The Moon suggests this line of thinking to me right now... Even the wind draws a breath and creates hallowed space around those whose greatness at a certain point of time will be forever enshrined...



Other than that, a Picasso-style form of Blue self-portraiture, but of course...



Happy New Year, Dude xx



Krazydiamond Kate xx

This was quite powerfully penned

From the outside it is often easier to see how fragmented and un-nurtured some people's lives are or can become. I wonder if from the inside looking out, the person sees life closing in on them and destroying their perception of what they believe life actually is. Lots of meatiness in this offering, Jude. I read it three times in order to absorb it enough to finally have it flow through my thought processes. Outstanding and most perceptive poetry. Happy New Year!!
Take care,
Sherry

A sobering vision, especially that last line. We certainly must be careful what we put out there. Jude, thankyou for all the inspiration the past year, and I pray that all that is good will shower you with health and inspiration in the coming New Year.
Blessings ...
Richard

Simply stunning in all of it's imagery!
Happy Holidays Jude, may the Universe send you many blessings and offer you Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Striking word combination that creates a strong effect
on the whole scene.

Axilea

Hey Jude,

I always have liked reading your words. You pen them so well. What can one say to your ultra-senses and penning them so well.
Stay Strong

In Spirit,
Bear

Excellent imagery. Your originality shines here. Merry Christmas:)
Sheila

beautiful, complete expression of a concept -- need not be lengthy when the verbiage is a poetic, velvet glove -- peace to you my friend -- JMW

Man, you sure get deep, sometimes! But this one is geologically as sound as bedrock.

Ron

A powerful psychodramatic portrait in poetry. The blend of empathy and observation is exceptional as is the ever-increasing depth of the poet's definitive voice.

Aberjhani

That you captured this cataclysmic event in so few wonderfully
chosen words, Jude, is indeed brilliant. -gene.

Excellent writing, Jude...it's always brilliant

Carole~

Great write, Jude.

Jude, I did a search on the net to find out what Rhodinia is. You've chosen a wonderful metaphor and your imagery is incredible.

An excellent poem that was beautifully written,take care

Edwin

Wow...
Really wakes up the mind and says stop and think about this one. Lots of depth to the images and smooth flow of thoughts.
Merry Christmas Jude
fee

Fitting metaphor, for an new birth that
shook the plates of the planet

I had to look up Rodinia, the oldest known supercontinent...orogeny indeed...feeling some planetary shifts within this metaphor

i agree with karla-wonderful imagery

What imagery you use in verse, Jude; well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, and Merry Christmas!, Karla.