Haven

Rhana Griffin
Author: Rhana Griffin
Word Count: 78
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Relax, breathe deep,
beneath the branches
that lovingly weave
their web of protection.

Once again they faithfully
obscure the vision
of those who seek to know
my true heart.

Into silence and solitude
I finally give voice
to unspoken thoughts…

...dreams

...desires

The Old Ones listen.

They gift to me a gilded mirror.
I gaze deep within and discover
my soul staring back
with eyes of love.

The truth has arrived,
my heart soares free.

I am complete.

Haven

This poem was created for Withering Moons Secret Place Competition. For a change I thought I would let my inner poet run wild and use the photographic talents of another.

My collaborator for this piece is Andrew Bosman. The complete work can be viewed here

Thanks so much Andrew… this poem and your image together worked out better than I could have hoped for.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin, 9 months ago

    this is beautiful Rhan – you made a really excellent choice of image – they fit perfectly. Good luck with it. Debxx

  • Kristy Lee

    Kristy Lee, 9 months ago

    Good god..I wish I had written that. Gonna have to come up with something bloody good for that comp!! Damn you!! LOLOL HUGGGS Bella truly..this is exquisite..from the first stanza..to that brilliant last line..I love it.

  • LisaG

    LisaG, 9 months ago

    You are woman…..with so many talents and gifts….
    I love this Bella, the image is stunning, your words a gift….

    Love always,
    Lisa

  • GracefulShadow

    GracefulShadow, 9 months ago

    :)

  • Halcyon007

    Halcyon007, 9 months ago

    Excellent collaboration the pair of you. Compliment each other well

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana Griffin, 9 months ago

    Thanks so much everyone! I hope you have all gone over to Boz’s place to check out the completed work!

    Kristy…. ummm… whats a stanza? I thought it was a Datsun…

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman, 9 months ago

    My first car was a Stanza….. true story, a SSS too with all the go fast bits….. :-)
    Thanks Rhana, the poem is tops!!!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns, 9 months ago

    Incredible poem and photo. Great collaboration

  • richiedean

    richiedean, 9 months ago

    Stirring stuff, well done Rhana and Andrew :))

  • WitheringMoon

    WitheringMoon, 9 months ago

    Yum

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana Griffin, 9 months ago

    Thanks everyone! And especially Kelly for stopping by ;)

  • Trish Cooper

    Trish Cooper, 9 months ago

    what wonderful work you are very good i just joined 2 days ago and put out a couple of pieces of work—there are so many talented people on this site AMAZING wonderful choice of words Trish

  • gordontant

    gordontant, 9 months ago

    Rhana , this is brilliant,

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