Angelic beings

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Chiaroscuro
Monochromatic contrast
Light against darkness

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The dove perches on the wooden stall of the stable. I see only its back, white against the red-gold light. The folded wings  form a symbol of love. In the shadows, a newborn lamb takes its first faltering steps. I am apart from the scene, yet part of it; a witness, another note in the song, as the dance of life begins. In fragility and peace, I hear echoes of an ancient story. The farmyard angel watches and I, in my turn observe, awake to both kinship and  choice.

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Clinging to shadows
Darkness closes on the mind
Hope seems extinguished
Turning my face to the light
I will choose to walk in peace

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For Colleen’s poetry challenge

About Sue Vincent

Sue Vincent is a Yorkshire-born writer and one of the Directors of The Silent Eye, a modern Mystery School. She writes alone and with Stuart France, exploring ancient myths, the mysterious landscape of Albion and the inner journey of the soul. Find out more at France and Vincent. She is owned by a small dog who also blogs. Follow her at scvincent.com and on Twitter @SCVincent. Find her books on Goodreads and follow her on Amazon worldwide to find out about new releases and offers. Email: findme@scvincent.com.
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26 Responses to Angelic beings

  1. Sangbad says:
    March 29, 2017 at 12:10

    wonderful Sue…

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  2. Bernadette says:
    March 29, 2017 at 12:16

    Incandescent Sue (I have been waiting to use that word for a long time). Why don’t you share this post at the Senior Salon today?

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  4. Fountains Of Hope Poetry says:
    March 29, 2017 at 13:23

    i will choose to walk in peace

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  5. Teagan Geneviene says:
    March 29, 2017 at 13:53

    Lovely, Sue. Thank you for this. Hugs.

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  6. Henrietta Watson says:
    March 29, 2017 at 14:03

    A very good post.Thanks for sharing!

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  7. D. Wallace Peach says:
    March 29, 2017 at 14:04

    Ah. Love this, Sue. That place of witness and yet being a piece of the peace… beautiful.

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  8. robbiesinspiration says:
    March 29, 2017 at 16:19

    Lovely poems and picture.

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  10. TheFeatheredSleep says:
    March 29, 2017 at 17:23

    Wow Sue this is one of my all time favorites of yours – just exquisite!

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  11. Judy E Martin says:
    March 29, 2017 at 20:34

    A beautiful take Sue 🙂

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  13. Bernadette says:
    April 4, 2017 at 11:49

    Sue, I am so happy that you took the time to post this at the Senior Salon. You have taken very many wonderful photos but I think this is one of top favorites.

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