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Through a Glass Darkly
by Nordette Adams
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Rated "PG" by the Author.

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In and then out of skin--
I am the tear of Christ pressed from the hearts of dying peoples
and the peerless morning light born of Midnight's sobs.

Upon the streaming lament of angels, I have glided
to greet the hollowness of man's constructions and to
lay bricks upon the chests of his children until they
claw and fight for holy breath with honest vision.

When will they awaken from the spiraling, steel spectacle of this dream?

In and then out of skin--
I draw the curtain back so you glimpse the trivial trimmings
and see Truth's golden well of peace holding life
as life is and the keys to bliss.

When will you awaken from the Madison Avenue mink of this dream?

Upon the river of man's prayers, I swim with healing
but am halted at his gulf of bitterness and wars.
I send the screaming of Earth's death into his ears,
and the wailing of children starving.
I send a hunger for righteousness into the bellies of
his poets, seers, and singers.

When will he awaken from the
gold, silver, and diamond spectacle of his dream,
when will he stop the mouth of madness,
when will he see, when will he hear?

In and then out of skin--
I am the still small voice forgotten.

© Copyright 2006 Nordette Adams


"Hurricanes of Roosting Birds"





      

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Reviewed by Donald Beaulieu 9/26/2007
What power, what allusions, such passion, such aguish, but no fear only a compassionate tear. You see clearly and feel deeply. May the power of "The Light" continue to guide you and sustain you.
Reviewed by Miss Pandora 11/10/2006
Layers of imagery, poignant message superbly captured. An incredible piece with depth and strength of spirit positively oozing. Absolutely nothing that could be forgotten about this work. Panda :)
Reviewed by H. Lena Jones 10/10/2006
Another spectacular poem, Nordette. Still this madness will not stop, for man cannot do it by himself. We much with patience await the coming of our Lord and Savior...He will judge accordingly...only then will man have peace and eternal joy...Amen, come Lord Jesus!

Keep reminding us, Nordette, you are the voice of one crying in the wilderness!

God Bless you, precious lady,
Love, Lena
Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia 9/10/2006
Praise The LORD! A spectacular write, Nordette! How very gifted you are, in bringing forth this powerful truth.

Bless you,
Rhonda
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® 8/21/2006
Dear Nordette,

I believe this poem to be a masterpiece ... surely one of your very best. I could feel the tears rolling down your cheek and the anguish within your heart. You are a poet of passion and compassion.

Love & Light,
Joseph
Reviewed by ~ Chanti 8/18/2006
Hopefully through your voice, others will learn to listen to that 'still, small voice' once again.
A magnificent write Nordette.
Chanti
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 8/18/2006
"In and then out of skin"... like blessed spiritual breathing this is, a detox of consciousness and good conscience. Love the hook lines, building to the excellent finale. The still small voice, as we know, can be the most compelling and insistent when it has struck its chord. Excellently conceived and crafted as per.u: esoteric, alchemic and yet visceral and grounded in humanity. A curious blending of the psyche. TY LOL Kate xx
Reviewed by Paul Williams 8/18/2006
All the small voices will become one shout, and when they do, we will shake the universe and it will hear. There are so many wonderful lines in this Nordette I'm at a loss to pick my fav...needless to say it's totally Excellent!

Paul;-)
Aka Sparky, coming your way soon lol.
Reviewed by jude forese 8/18/2006
"When will he awaken from the
gold, silver, and diamond spectacle of his dream..."

perhaps never ...


thoughtful and well written ...
Reviewed by Taylor Ryan 8/17/2006
Small voice crying in the darkess for one candle to ignite the reality in the dreamers closed eye...
I hear you Nordette.
Love, Taylor
Reviewed by E T Waldron 8/17/2006
Exceptional writing Nordette,but that's nothing new for you!
I love your originality! Inspired!

Eileen
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 8/17/2006
This is indeed a magnificent poem all around, Nordette. Thank you for sharing your gift. Love and peace to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Linda Luna (Reader) 8/17/2006
Powerful message, well-crafted prose. You are a gift, Nordette.
I will share this one broadly...as voice to dissent.

LL*
Reviewed by Chrissy McVay 8/17/2006
Wonderful!
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) 8/17/2006
"When will you awaken from the Madison Avenue mink of this dream?"

Ah, yes indeed, this is a major problem with any developing youth, the glitter, the sparke and gold and all that with it. It has plagued mankind even before there was a Madison Avenue, but after thatm it has just taken off. I fell prey to its charm, I know whereof I sppeak. Hell of a poem, Nordette.
Reviewed by K. Mulroney 8/17/2006
Not forgotten by all I assure you!! I hear ya loud and clear and think this was awesome!
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 8/17/2006
A thought provoking write!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 8/17/2006
Nordette,

The still, small Voice will not lead you wrong; it is intuition, some say, some say it is the Voice of God. Whatever it is, I will listen and obey. An excellent, thought provoking write; thank you!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla.
Reviewed by richard cederberg 8/17/2006
Nordette ...

You and I are on the same page today. People need to train their ears to hear that still small voice. He is always speaking wisdom and direction to those that will hear and obey.

A very relevant and timely write.

In fraternity ...
Richard Lloyd Cederberg


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