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Mother Sky

by Chris Sorrenti


elements united
gather her size
sunbursts of mystery
in vertical horizons
new states of mind
amidst her clouds
blanketing earth
her sacred womb
taking but to give
giving to receive
the very life she needs
alone to fly
but for lost children
rising
mother sky


 photo MotherSkyCirrusCloudsJuly2016ChrisSorrentiRED50.jpg

© 1975
Photo © 2016 by author

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12/16/2009

Author's Note: With the passing of my mother in October, this poem takes on a whole new meaning. Following the opening piece, In Hindsight, the first poem in Along The Vertical Horizon.

Posted on 12/16/2009
Copyright © 2024 Chris Sorrenti

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 12/16/09 at 11:22 PM

I love the tone here, Chris. It is in touch, concurrent with nature. What a good way to be, what a reminder. Thanks.

Posted by V. Blake on 12/17/09 at 12:32 AM

1975 eh? This poem is older than I am! Doesn't stop it from being anything less than awesome, though. Beautiful images.

Posted by Charles E Minshall on 12/17/09 at 03:33 AM

Very nice Chris...CharMin

Posted by Glenn Currier on 12/17/09 at 04:31 PM

A decidedly Native feel to this beauty, Chris. How tiny we are but never minor children of this Mother. Sacred, indeed, the spiritual overtones are lovely. Thanks, Chris.

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 12/17/09 at 10:54 PM

I enjoyed the "elements united" here and how you have painted these images.

Posted by H.M Stevens on 12/18/09 at 04:19 AM

This is a very lovely poem. Thank you for sharing.

Posted by Kris Mara on 12/19/09 at 01:31 AM

beautiful images throughout, the pace and tone are breathtaking -- it stands the test of time perfectly, highlighting what makes you an incredible writer (the thoughtfulness you put into things). ...and I was thinking about your christmas poem the other day, as it's one of those things I think of every year at this time since the first time I read it :)

Posted by Tony Whitaker on 12/20/09 at 02:18 PM

Exquisite phrasing and illustrious imagery make this into a Haiku feel of a poem!

Posted by Doreen Cavazza on 05/23/11 at 04:30 PM

The picture compliments the poem very well. I like the feel of nature in this, the warmth and the vastness of it. Well done.

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