Shattering Into Light; 2017; 20″ x 27.5″; mixed media: oil pastel, watercolor, charcoal, acrylic.
Here,
taunting dark,
questions stab,
backwards bend.
Shutting down,
like sifting sands
closing in.
Tender, firm command:
“Ask.”
Gentle touch:
Unanswerable questions,
open wounds.
Eyes downcast,
hesitant,
unable to hold
this claustrophobic space
anymore,
I ask.
“Now, listen.”
There,
in quiet circle of sentinel trees,
I hear:
not a mighty wind,
not an audible voice,
not a word.
Just a fragile stir in the branches.
tracing vast sky beyond,
unspoken invitation:
Let go.
I let go.
It feels like waves of
wonder,
anticipation,
Presence
It feels like
shattering
into
Light.
Blinded,
I see.
Colleen Briggs Art & Writing 
Incredible poetry…what a gift! It brought tears to my eyes.
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Thank you my friend! I know you understand living with unanswerable questions.
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Ah, my dearest Collen before reading your poem I could hear those words in my ears. And I let go to the beauty you create, my dear friend. Sending love and xxxx [It’s good to be back after my long absence!]
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I am so thankful you are back Marina, to share your beauty with the world! I do hope and pray you are ok. Sending love to you!
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I am well, my dearest friend and really missed my visits here! 🙂 xx
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Wow, what a painting! ❤ Love it!
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Thank you so much for your visit. I’m heading over to your blog to check it out!
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Gorgeous art work and a wonderful poem. So very touching.
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Thank you Otto – always grateful for your encouragement.
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