A Turning Light
I watched her turn. I watched her spin. I watched her joyful soul whirl so fast that light glimmered and shot from her shoulders. Her eyes were wide and open, hungry and fixed, but upon what I could not tell. As she spun I watched her forget her shoes, forget her clothes, her hands, her face, then forget her very mind. I watched as she turned and spun upon the heel of delight and its fierce hunger. Her prayer became wide, yet without word or form, until the nobility of Light was made her own. Yet within she was still.
Being lifted from the fabric of time and material, the spindle of love had let loose the thread that contained it, and liberated from longing and its marriage to image, the shores of simple glory began to shine. No memory, no philosophy, not even a convoy of dreams could contain this woman now undone from her small self. Yet even though her heart leapt with an eruption of light, she remained calm.
Then in a moment she came to rest and her eyes looked upon mine, smiling with the knowledge that only kindness can bring. It was then that I became still and began to slowly turn.
17 Responses to “A Turning Light”
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I adore this.
Thank you… I look forward to sharing more! James.
I look forward to that, too!
Beautiful!
Russ
Loved that, and your voice is wonderful…!
Thank you so much!
The picture is so cool!
Thank you!
How Divine!
Thank you, Louise!
So beautiful
Thank you Tanni.
James I do not have to say to you how much I appreciate what you share each day in comments and the great posts and poems that you let me read. You are always a blessing and the images are always so wonderful. I have nominated you tonight on my blog for The Most Influential Blog Award 2012! You are so deserving, congratulations and God bless my brother, my friend!
Thank you Wendell. That is very kind of you. I greatly appreciate your enthusiasm and encouragement. Warmest wishes, James.
Welcome! Thank you for subscribing to follow my blog. I hope you are encouraged, inspired and enjoy the photos I take of life’s events as seen through the lens of my camera.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Love that and your voice is very pleasant to hear.
Have a nice day
Thank you Lucia!