Friday, April 22, 2011

What Lifts From Darkness (Poem)


Matthias Grunewald, Isenheim Altarpiece, c. 1512-1516
Musee d'Unterlinden, Colmar, France


What Lifts From Darkness

Imagine
in hardness the nails
glanced tips bent
strong to hold.
At his feet Mary bracing
what lifts from darkness.

© 2011 Maureen E. Doallas


Also see my poem "Nard", posted earlier this week.
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9 comments:

  1. KathleenApril 22, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Lovely, Maureen.

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  2. S. EtoleApril 22, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    So beautiful ... and haunting.

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  3. GlynnApril 22, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    It could be either Mary - and the Mary picked would, or could, change the meaning. But the hardness of the nails remains the same. Always.

    Wonderful poem, Maureen.

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  4. MaureenApril 22, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Glynn, I originally had written Marys and then decided for just the reason you mention to leave it singular and therefore ambiguous.

    Thank you all for the lovely comments.

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  5. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    well done

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  6. JerryApril 23, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    You gave a moment. That is what is needful. Thanks.

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  7. Brian MillerApril 23, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    whew...quite the powerful image you paint today...

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  8. Hyde Park Poetry PalaceApril 23, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    hopeful words.
    love the ending.

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  9. Hyde Park Poetry PalaceApril 23, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Enjoyed this, awesome talent.

    Invite you to join poets rally week 42 by sharing a free verse today.
    Appreciate your input.

    Hope to see you in!
    Have A Blessed Easter!
    xxx

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