“Elementis”- (Monday Potluck)
Gibraltar tolerates
invasions of rage
restless blue seas
with immense forces
destructive, constructive
fire flames of phoenix
cadaverous stone
with roaring power
the marrow of trust
obstinate gentle air
create or destroy
nature’s balancing act
©AvdL 2010
This has been written for Monday Potluck at Jingle Poetry.
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October 4, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Wow, this is an awesome entry.
i love those images at the top.
You’ve really done well with this poem
October 5, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I loved it when you like my work Robert and always happy to receive such a kind comment from a talent such as yours xx
October 4, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Powerfully captured!
xxx
October 5, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Glad you liked…mwah xx
October 4, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Nature’s forces aren’t always ‘balanced’ and they can have enormous consequences. Really loved this, Amanda, and the pictures too!
October 5, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Thanks my friend…loved the video too 🙂 x
October 4, 2010 at 8:26 pm
” Gibraltar tolerates
invasions of rage
restless blue seas”
…BREATHTAKING!
You rock Amanda!
October 5, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Glad you liked it my friend …thanks for visiting xx
October 4, 2010 at 10:21 pm
a true blissful piece.
you speak of elements as if they are your friends…
powerful and beautiful flow…
perfect potluck piece.
thanks for sharing!
October 5, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Thanks for reading Ji xxx
October 4, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Great mix of images in this verse– never been to Gibraltar but your description seems spot on. Beautiful images for the elements as well. Perfect job, my friend!
October 5, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Thanks Ms M…always happy when you approve 🙂 🙂 x
October 4, 2010 at 11:11 pm
I like the juxtapositioning – ‘destructive/constructive, blue seas/fire flames, obstinate/gentle, create/destroy’ – and how it’s all summed-up by the final phrase, “nature’s balancing act”.
October 5, 2010 at 12:10 pm
So true, is it not Eric? All nature’s balancing act!! Hope you have a wonderful day my friend xx
October 5, 2010 at 12:05 am
This is so lovely.. breathtaking piece.. Happy Monday..
–Someone Is Special–
October 5, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Thanks for reading my friend…glad you liked it…sending you blessing on this day xx
October 5, 2010 at 12:11 am
Love how you incorporate all the elements. It also has sort of a mystic feel to it and the imagery was wonderful. Another magnificant piece dear friend!!
October 5, 2010 at 12:12 pm
You always say such kind and delightful things Tekia, I really appreciate you my friend xx
October 5, 2010 at 12:57 am
Love the way you represented the four elements and the message at the end of the video is one that continues to amaze me. When I went to the Amazon, it was surprising to find how many small animals the guide stated were rare to see..some I never saw during the two week visit there…the guide said that unfortunately seems to be more common now days…thanks for the video.
October 5, 2010 at 12:14 pm
I envy you Charles, one of my dreams to go there. It is very disturbing to read and know about what is going on with global warming and our planet! And 2050 is not that far off, a serious matter very close to my heart!! Thanks for reading and always listening to the video…I appreciate it very much my friend ~ Hugs xxx
October 5, 2010 at 1:16 am
Beautiful images above the poem and in the video, the song’s rhythm like a heartbeat throughout its powerful message. Your poem is a thing of beauty itself… Thank you
October 5, 2010 at 12:18 pm
And you are a thing of beauty itself too Ruth, your comments and kindness are always so very encouraging and delightful. Thank you my dear friend xx
October 5, 2010 at 1:27 am
Think this might be my favorite poem of yours, so far that is 🙂 “destructive, constructive / fire flames of phoenix” That’s a poem by itself. Excellent write!
October 5, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Receiving a comment from someone I value and respect so much, makes me want to dance reading this!! Thanks Adam, I value your friendship and comments so much. Have a happy week my dear friend ~ Hugs xx
October 5, 2010 at 1:51 am
fabulous poem and pic. loved the combination.
October 5, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Thanks Trisha, you make me happy with your always warm and kind comments xxxx Hugs to you xxx
October 5, 2010 at 2:05 am
Fantastic piece!! You do an excellent job of combining structure and flow to portray your message 🙂
October 5, 2010 at 12:26 pm
A fantastic compliment like this from you, makes me very happy Mark….thanks my friend xx
October 5, 2010 at 2:10 am
Every time I read your work–I am in awe all over again. Amazing job friend!
October 5, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Big hugs for such a wonderful comment 🙂 🙂 🙂 Hugs xx
October 5, 2010 at 3:11 am
Amazing, flabbergasting! Your poem, illustration, and video show how inexhaustible are the wonders of nature here on Planet Earth. You put together an awesome show of God’s creation that is breathtaking. Amanda, your post has made my day. I will appreciate this day more because I experienced your work. Thank you for sharing.
October 5, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Aww Carol, your compliment means so much to me, thank you so very much!!! What a sweet thing to say…and it is breathtakingly beautiful, we are so lucky to be here. Very happy you enjoyed my friend. Hugs xx
October 5, 2010 at 4:16 am
Brilliant! Loved the images!
October 5, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Thanks for the kind and warm comment, I appreciate your visit so much xx
October 5, 2010 at 5:43 am
Great, Amanda – and it is Nature’s Balancing Act. Great poem.
October 5, 2010 at 12:31 pm
It is all it is Amy….Nature’s Balancing Act…but so with everything in life, would you not say ? Thanks for being here my friend xx
October 5, 2010 at 9:28 am
Makes me see the interraction of the elements with earth in a whole new way.
October 5, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Glad you liked it my friend xx
October 5, 2010 at 10:03 am
Luv your pictures, and the way you wrote the ELEMENTS!
What talent! That took a lot of time to do, and I’ll say,
“It was worth your trouble. Good work here!”
“cadaverous stone” and “obstinate gentle air”
Magnificent combinations! 🙂 You do rock…if ever so gently.
October 5, 2010 at 12:42 pm
I love the last line of your comment, made me smile. Thanks so very much for being here, I truly value your support . Hugs x
October 5, 2010 at 11:25 am
…nature’s balancing act…
…that line brought this piece full circle for me…luv your wordplay. (^_^)
October 5, 2010 at 1:11 pm
What a kind and sweet comment, so appreciate you being here. Have a great day my friend xx
October 5, 2010 at 12:02 pm
The great nature’s balancing act within the elements … beautiful… I enjoyed reading it…
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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October 5, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Concise yet powerful diction. Love the poem, love the song, love the pictures, great work, Amanda 🙂
xoxox
October 5, 2010 at 1:13 pm
So very happy to see you here dear Imagina, hope you’re well girlfriend and send you love xx
October 5, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Such intensity! I dig your poetic style the most amazing amanda beautiful buttercup…Go Jingle Poetry!
October 6, 2010 at 2:28 pm
I dig you too, so very much my darling Annie 🙂 🙂 🙂 xx
October 5, 2010 at 3:28 pm
I love the elemental power in these words, I can feel it building right up to the end of the poem. “Nature’s balancing act”, fabulous ending! 🙂
October 6, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Thanks so much for this beautiful comment, I really love having you here. Have a great day my friend xx
October 5, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Great piece! I agree to great ending. 🙂 The picture rocked too.
October 6, 2010 at 2:37 pm
You rock too my dear friend, hope you’re doing well…sending you lots of love 🙂
October 5, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Nicely done haiku! I love them all, and the video is spectacular! Great post, Red! Trifecta!!!
October 6, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Loved the video too..love having you here Cowboy xx
October 6, 2010 at 5:39 am
Focusing on Gibraltar is a brilliant take on this prompt. Good for you!
I’m a Jingle newbie, so I’ll try to keep stopping by.
Your blog is amazing – methinks you took the upgrade to enhance with all the artwork and graphics. Truly a work of art!
Peace from the US (yes, there are some of us still working for it),
Amy Barlow Liberatore
October 6, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I am so happy you’re here and thanks so much for the support. No upgrade…just the normal and love playing around with the art!! Thanks so much for your kind comment. Many hugs xx
October 6, 2010 at 9:46 am
Absolutely stunning, Amanda. The whole thing, just wonderful.
I don’t think you’ll mind: Going to put the vid up on Peaceable tomorrow along with a link to your poem.
Sad news in the vid – although not news really – but lovely … very fine poem too. Thank you!
xxoo
October 6, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Welcome to Potluck!
Ah, you describe very well the power of nature, which, sometimes we underestimate. I liked it a lot. Very well written!
October 6, 2010 at 3:20 pm
That was so sweet of you to say , thanks so much Lu Ann. Sending you hugs across the universe xx
October 6, 2010 at 3:38 pm
“marrow of trust” — i was sooo taken by that, Mandy! That line totally rocked my senses all over the pace.. it was beautifully and SO APTLY said!
I have no idea why you felt this poem was kinda raw… I personally think it is very very powerful!! In fact, of all your non-love poems, I would call this THE most strong one!
Loved the way you have described those emotions and associated them with the elements – it was very nicely done!
You make Poetry Potluck a beautiful and paradise-like place for me .. that’s FOR SURE, my friend!
Loviez you loads!!!! xoxoxoox
October 7, 2010 at 8:40 am
I am so very happy you liked it my dear girlfriend…it’s always important to me when you like my work, I really appreciate it so very much!! Thanks for enriching my life in so many ways. I love you loads xoxoxoxox
October 6, 2010 at 4:34 pm
fire flames of phoenix
obstinate gentle air
love choice of words. the imagery is stunning! really good job.
oh, and thanks for visitinig my blog 🙂
October 7, 2010 at 8:42 am
You are very welcome and I appreciate you presence here xx
October 6, 2010 at 5:06 pm
[…] thanks to Amanda for sharing this with us. Please read her dear poem, Elements, on this very […]
October 6, 2010 at 8:42 pm
mandy, you nailed this week’s theme beautifully! the entire post- the images, the video and, of course, your poetry- PERFECT!!!
October 7, 2010 at 9:17 am
Mwah mwah, big hugs and love for that lovely comment, how’s your daughter doing and what about you my friend? Sending you love oxoxox
October 7, 2010 at 1:21 am
oh amanda
this was one helluva piece of poetry u wrote..
i am awestruck..
October 7, 2010 at 10:11 am
So very happy you liked the read Meg…hope you have an awesome day 🙂 🙂 oxox