Ancient stones cry out and silence answers
From that deep foundation placed into time
It claims the cold, and woven through the years
Mercy softens the heart, found in granite
And cast within a seam of forgiveness.
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Written for Poetry Jam and Poets United
A very layered poem, infusing life into something lifeless
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful when even the hardest of hearts can find forgiveness.
ReplyDeletenice...love those seems of forgiveness...it is what makes life all the better...cause we all screw up occassionally...smiles...and mercy...
ReplyDeleteI love "ancient stones cry out", and the way the poem turns towards forgiveness. Beautiful.
ReplyDeletethis is quite lovely and I like how you used the "sendiments" for sentiments. and thanks for your always nice comments! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem .... beautiful message.
ReplyDeleteMercy can indeed soften the heart!
ReplyDeleteMercy can melt the granite too.loved it
ReplyDeleteHard rock but nothing like giving way on forgiveness. It softens the soul! Nicely alan!
ReplyDeleteHank
Wonderful thought that even stone can soften and find forgiveness. Nice writing, Alan.
ReplyDeleteWhat a though and write.
ReplyDeleteOne wonders if granite has magnetic currents running through,connecting us with past occurrences.
ReplyDeleteMercy softens the heart, found in granite
ReplyDelete... that line especially stands out to me. Enjoyed your poem!
I love granite and its seams--a lovely poem:-)
ReplyDeleteLayers and seams within this poem ... I'll be thinking on this one for a few days ... and re-visiting to re-read.
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