Sunshine Stained

Canola field in Luoping cc wiki by Fanghong

I swim through
yellow petal dreams
wondering if winter frost
will freeze my thoughts
to clouds stoning the horizon.

My sunshine stained hands
cut through waves of uncertainty
as my lungs struggle to expel doubt
after each breath of prayer.

Peace sits on the shore
waiting, trusting I will
not drown in the brine
of my questions.

The sky turns a deeper blue.

©Susie Clevenger 2015

Thanks Hannah for the inspiration.

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Comments

Sanaa Rizvi said…
My sunshine stained hands
cut through waves of uncertainty
as my lungs struggle to expel doubt
after each breath of prayer.

These are such beautiful lines! Indeed, it is our faith that allows us to expel doubt from our heart through the power of prayer. Beautifully executed :D

Lots of love,
Sanaa
July 3, 2015 at 4:35 PM
Gail said…
I tried to pick one line, one stanza but they were all beautiful to me.
July 3, 2015 at 5:16 PM
Vinay Leo R. said…
The imagery is too beautiful for words, though not your words of course :) The first three lines, I re-read thrice. I loved them the most.

Leo @ I Rhyme Without Reason
July 4, 2015 at 10:36 AM
Fireblossom said…
Susie goes existential and does so beautifully.
July 4, 2015 at 11:20 AM
Maude Lynn said…
Really pretty, Susie.
July 4, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Anonymous said…
The contrast between the yellow bloom and the blue sky is something quite special.. Maybe a sight to carry us through winter.
July 4, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
I like the idea of expelling doubt after each breath of prayer. A beautiful closing line.
July 4, 2015 at 1:50 PM
Outlawyer said…
Dear Susie--if hands can be stained by anything, sun is a top choice--may your prayers give you more of the strength you already have in such abundance. Thanks. k.
July 4, 2015 at 3:56 PM
Hannah said…
Your closing stanza and final line are especially moving...thank you for adding your voice to the challenge, Susie!
July 7, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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