A woman dressed in black Stood at the end of the dock She pointed to the west To the other side of the velvet lake Where the wild loons were wailing And mirrored mountains shimmered I looked to where she was pointing Saw the sun smile on crystal water Among cotton candy clouds Closed my eyes for a moment When I opened them Looked once more At the rugged wooden pier The woman clad in black was gone Only a crow stood where she had been And then it too was gone
I am a firm believer in visions. I have had many things such as this happen to me. Was this vision real?
It sounds more like a reality to me, than a vision. I am not normal.
Blessings on you!
Judy Meeker
I agree with Meredith. This would be a great opening for a novel. I love the imagery and once again I'm glad to have started my day on such a positive note with you.
~hugs~
Karen
Reviewed by Meredith Dixon (Reader)
Reviewed on April 15, 2006
This could be the start of a novel or a story, Regis! Very tantilizing and well written; makes me want more! Love and God bless, Meredith
Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on April 13, 2006
Hmmm. A bit of shape-shifting, perhaps?
This one leaves the reader wanting more! :)
How did I miss this beautifully penned, intriguing poem? Brims with brilliance, this is an awesome write. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Amy Avatar (Reader)
Reviewed on April 13, 2006
Your vision vibrates with the
alluring rhythm of nature.
I could dance to it again and again...
soul filling...mmm..
Thanks for sharing with us all
Amy Ramdass
Lovely poem Regis...oooohhhh and so mysterious. One thing interesting about looking to the west. Well, as you go further and further west, you eventually arrive in the east. And this poem is very eastern metaphysical. ~ Sara
Oh Regis
C'est tres beau! She was sending you a signal:
"...Saw the sun smile on crystal water..."
The sun smiles upon you, there for you, whenever your eyes are opened.
Stay open, and continue to shine your light upon us!
Love, Suzie :-D
This is very surreal, Regis. You penned it good too. I like the mystery surrounding this. Thank you for sharing this wonerful write.
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
A thought provoking and well crafted write Regis. There are many myths surrounding the crow, my late gran used to tell us they were the harbingers of bad news. I personally find them extremely fascinating and highly intelligent. Below is an excerpt which I found rather interesting.
"In Mythology and folklore crows and especially ravens often feature as portents or harbingers of doom or death. In mythology and folklore as a whole, crows tend to be symbolic more of the spiritual aspect of death, or the transition of the spirit into the afterlife. Amongst the Neopagans crows are often thought to be highly psychic and are associated with the element of ether or spirit."
It is uncanny the power that these amazing "trompe de l'oeil" can have... especially if they are imbued with "meaning"... which this must have been to have made such a mark on you, Regis. This may be the beginning to a fascinating piece of fiction, or it may be the first encounter of a mysterious journey yet to be unfurled, but you create wonderful mystique and atmosphere here and draw the reader into the surreal nature of it all brilliantly. Bless you and thank you. Kate xx
What a splendid story would unfold from this fascinating Vision, dear Regis! To begin... maybe with a line written with a feather left by the black crow, before it disappeared.
You are a very gifted writer with a very kind heart.
Lots of Love&Light*
Alexandra*
I love the sense of mystery here, transformation and secrecy. I think the poem could shine even more if you eliminate some of the "I"s to tighten. Great work!
Kathy
Reviewed by A. Santo (Reader)
Reviewed on April 8, 2006
You have written a very intriguing poem Mr. Regis
Crows are animals that are known for carrying many different types of wisdoms in creation. Here are just a few that I have read and found to be very interesting.
Guardians of the place before existence,
Ability to move in space and time,
Honoring ancestors,
Carrier of souls from darkness into light,
Working without fear in darkness,
Guidance while working in shadow,
Moves freely in the void,
Understands all things related to ethics,
Shapeshifters
I think we "humans" could learn a thing or two about our beautiful friends of creation.
Fascinating piece, Regis - and you are a lucky man; I usually only see old prospectors, pioneers, and ancient warriors - I've never seen a female ghost. She may truly have a special message for you.
Good description of the fleeting images of things we sometimes think we see--or maybe actually do see--who knows? I remember one time being in Santa Fe on the plaza on a rainy evening and seeing a Spanish Lady in a black shawl walk into one of the houses. Later on, I swear she walked throgh my dining room in Farmington, and when she left, I wanted to write again, after a 20 year silence.
Perhaps a shadow that is now gone? This haunts, Reg. If this was a novel and this was the opening paragraph, I wouldn't stop until I learned of its meaning. Grips like good writing should!
A vision indeed, Regis! Reminds me of Flagg and the raven/crow in Stephen King's "The Stand." Haunting imagery and very vivid. Has shades of a reincarnate poem. Very Cool!
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It sounds more like a reality to me, than a vision. I am not normal.
Blessings on you!
Judy Meeker
~hugs~
Karen
This one leaves the reader wanting more! :)
How did I miss this beautifully penned, intriguing poem? Brims with brilliance, this is an awesome write. Well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
alluring rhythm of nature.
I could dance to it again and again...
soul filling...mmm..
Thanks for sharing with us all
Amy Ramdass
B R A V I S S I M O !!! 'Pea' <3
blessin's
cynth'ya
C'est tres beau! She was sending you a signal:
"...Saw the sun smile on crystal water..."
The sun smiles upon you, there for you, whenever your eyes are opened.
Stay open, and continue to shine your light upon us!
Love, Suzie :-D
May the Lord Jesus bless you, and those whom you love, and be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & ((((((((((MANY WONDERFUL SISTERLY HUGGGGSSSS)))))))))), your little sister, Barbie
"If I have to be this girl in me, Then I have the right to be."
A thought provoking and well crafted write Regis. There are many myths surrounding the crow, my late gran used to tell us they were the harbingers of bad news. I personally find them extremely fascinating and highly intelligent. Below is an excerpt which I found rather interesting.
"In Mythology and folklore crows and especially ravens often feature as portents or harbingers of doom or death. In mythology and folklore as a whole, crows tend to be symbolic more of the spiritual aspect of death, or the transition of the spirit into the afterlife. Amongst the Neopagans crows are often thought to be highly psychic and are associated with the element of ether or spirit."
Thanks for sharing.
warm hugs
Elga
Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o)
You are a very gifted writer with a very kind heart.
Lots of Love&Light*
Alexandra*
Birgit and Roger
Love the picture of the bird...very moody.
Gina
Aberjhani
Kathy
Crows are animals that are known for carrying many different types of wisdoms in creation. Here are just a few that I have read and found to be very interesting.
Guardians of the place before existence,
Ability to move in space and time,
Honoring ancestors,
Carrier of souls from darkness into light,
Working without fear in darkness,
Guidance while working in shadow,
Moves freely in the void,
Understands all things related to ethics,
Shapeshifters
I think we "humans" could learn a thing or two about our beautiful friends of creation.
love and peace, Carole
Love Tinka
Peace.
Enjoyed
Thanks for sharing
William
Peace
Excellent...
TRASK
you really have a great gift..
i am so glad you share your gift with the rest of us..
ann
((( Hugs And Love, JoAnne )))
A mysterious and surreal offering
Instantly reminded me of the martial arts movie " The Crow " with Brandon Lee !
Peter
Reindeer
I have to wonder now who the woman was. You need to look into this since you're now a conduit.
You're a lucky choice so I'm told. When a crow comes to you then you are to be a messenger.
Great poem. See how your words motivated my thinking.
Susan
A keeper Regis
pax A
:)
(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami, Karen Lynn. :D
:)Sandy
Love, Lin
Janet
Take care......
Paul;-)
Sage
Take care,
Sherry
Beautiful mysterious write Regis, love the photos...
Love,
Eileen
Felix