Unwritten (One Shot Wednesday)
constant taunting stars
eternally shining above
meander in this barren land
inquiring where my heart is
trying to find a hollow tree
flawless and untouched
new home to my memories
I bend and grasp my soul
no more turning to dust
rising from my ashes
as the phoenix rises
prevailing my own race
pursuing the vague
trail of the moon
©AvdL 2010
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
October 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Mysterious and intriguing words and image and video…pursuing the vague trail of the moon… If. Unwritten. These are some of the clues that would lead the reader to an answer to where the heart is. Find the hollow tree, flawless and untouched…Getting closer…Thank you for sharing your art, Amanda. Blessings to you always…
October 15, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Sounds like this might be a hard one my friend…what I meant is that all the sadness and sorrow from the past, will be buried in the hollow tree…and I will rise from the ashes and pursue happiness…following the trail of the moon…which can be sometimes bright…sometimes dark…but I will follow!! Crazy thoughts I have I know…thanks for being here Carol 🙂 xxx
October 16, 2010 at 1:32 am
Mystery solved… And so beautifully. I like it even more now that I understand it perfectly. I am reading it again with the author’s enlightenment. What a beautiful message, Amanda. Yes, it was difficult for me, but now I see. Thank ;you for explaining.
October 15, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Very captivating, clever girl.
Much love xxx
October 15, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Strangely, I understand this.
October 15, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Stunning. Real depth here.
October 15, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Wonderful words.xx
October 18, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Happy week my friend xxxx
October 15, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Very nice, Amanda. I love the hollow tree for your memories… Time now to look to the future… Lovely writing. xxx
October 18, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Absolutely time to look to the future, I agree:) 🙂 🙂 Mwah xxx
October 15, 2010 at 5:09 pm
A very pretty poem, Amanda…that Phoenix is a wonderful bird, I’ll be keeping my eye on here 😉
October 18, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I love the Phoenix too Cowboy…lessons to learn don’t you think? xx Hugs xx
October 15, 2010 at 5:49 pm
I just loved it Amanda. Its so my type of poem. I too dont believe in giving in and giving up. No way.
lots and lots of love.
October 18, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Right back at you girlfriend xxx
October 15, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Amanda….you have a touch of very special talent that communicates with my soul….I love your work and stand in awe….stunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!….sjeesh mens…..dis wonderlik….
xxxxxxx
October 18, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Ek is baie bly dat ons mekaar se werk so baie kan geniet…en happy om jou op fb to he :)…hoop jou naweek was lekker 🙂 xx
October 15, 2010 at 10:53 pm
I also thought it was a journey to the soul, but beautiful words, images, and intent as well.
October 18, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Thanks my friend, my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx
October 15, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Most enigmatic, you talented one! Have a beautiful weekend 🙂
October 18, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Thanks my dearest friend….my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx
October 15, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Phoenix oh phoenix! Wherefor art thou phoenix? I think it just left me behind! 😛
Love this poem, Amanda. 🙂
October 18, 2010 at 3:03 pm
So happy you enjoyed Tony….my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx
October 16, 2010 at 12:18 am
Sooner or later we all have to follow the moon – willingly, I mean, as opposed to being dragged around by our heels. 🙂 Love the hollow tree as a repository for memory.
October 18, 2010 at 3:04 pm
So happy you enjoyed Ruth….crazy times still till end of Oct for me…can’t wait to be back. Love you lots my dearest friend xxxx
October 16, 2010 at 12:33 am
Very engaging and suggestive. I am going to have to spend some time with this one. – bill
October 18, 2010 at 3:05 pm
I actually thought many would say that my friend….my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx
October 16, 2010 at 1:51 am
Hiya Amanda. Thought I better come over and say thx in person for your visit to my page.
I’m so busy with my postgraduate work right now that I have had no time for blogging and visiting. The poetry rallies were fun but too demanding of my time. I may return now and then for them, but I will try and visit more regularly. Your posts are always so immaculate, Amanda, I bet you are always superbly dressed and made-up, and your house is just perfect – am I wrong??? LOL
When I read the word ‘phoenix’ in this poem I immediately thought of The Chilean miners…what an escape!!
Anyway, I will probs move back to a free wordpress site soon, so I will keep in contact with you, I promise!
Love and hugs to you,
Jessie
October 18, 2010 at 3:06 pm
You have nailed it so well girlfriend hehehehehe….so happy to see you here again, truly missed you…my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx
October 16, 2010 at 3:00 am
I tend to think of the stars as friends, so I’m not sure about the “taunting” part…but I like the sentiment of this piece 🙂
October 18, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Thanks for your comment and support, I really appreciate it xxx
October 16, 2010 at 3:21 am
Rising like a phoenix is never a bad idea…at least everyone will clear the area for you!…smile you deserve it and it doesn’t cost a thing.
October 18, 2010 at 3:07 pm
So happy with your always kind and sweet comments my friend ….my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx
October 16, 2010 at 5:31 am
An enthralling poem and image….it’s the fourth time I’ve read through it.
October 18, 2010 at 3:09 pm
For you to read my poem a fourth time Charlie…wowowow..is all I can say..(the biggest smile on her face EVER) XXX
October 16, 2010 at 9:51 am
You’ve done a great poem here.
And i love that song
October 18, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Big hugs for that comment xxxx
October 16, 2010 at 11:13 am
love the uplifting spirits…
magical transformation never disappoints.
fabulous poem!
xx
October 18, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I am happy you liked Ji xx
October 16, 2010 at 12:45 pm
What a beauty poem, 🙂
I enjoyed every word!
Peace to you, Buttercup
Laz
October 18, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Thanbks my dearest friend, peace to you too….my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx
October 16, 2010 at 1:27 pm
No more turning to dust—ahhhhh! Wonderful!
October 18, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Mwah…thanks for your always wonderful visits…..my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx
October 19, 2010 at 3:31 am
Don’t fret–take the time you need so you won’t feel frazzled!
I am very patient… xoxo
October 16, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Powerful!…the thoughts of the phoenix brings me some super energy.
Have a beautiful eve,
Cheers!
October 17, 2010 at 1:30 am
Magical, your writing always captivates me my friend.
October 18, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Thanks so much my friend ….my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx
October 17, 2010 at 4:53 am
Well crafted:) I like the beginning a lot:)
October 18, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Thanks Mark, my life’s a bit busy this time of year (at the office) but promise to be back in no time again!! ) Biggest hugs xxx…know that I always read your work xxx
October 18, 2010 at 6:03 pm
What a powerful image..!! Powerful words- phoenix is!!
Damn neat My Dear.. xoxox
October 19, 2010 at 3:18 am
Another captivating poem which stirs the soul 😀 Thanks Amanda! xx
October 20, 2010 at 7:25 am
it brought to mind the travels of the indians …the trail of tears that one…wonderfully captivating write…nice one shot!
October 20, 2010 at 7:28 am
Thanks for the read my friend, always appreciate your invaluable comments. oxo
October 20, 2010 at 7:52 am
Great poem, especially loved the last two lines!
October 20, 2010 at 9:41 am
Very happy to have you here, thanks so much for the read my friend xx
October 20, 2010 at 7:56 am
Adore the straightforward simplicity of the poem’s plot and picture-words. Excellent stuff.
October 20, 2010 at 9:41 am
Very happy to see you here, thanks for the kind compliment xx
October 20, 2010 at 7:59 am
new beginnings are always good!!
superb one shot!
October 20, 2010 at 9:42 am
Thanks girlfirend, happy to see you here xx
October 20, 2010 at 8:00 am
That was very clever, Amanda. Quick pace I found. An excellent One Shot, my friend. hugs
October 20, 2010 at 9:42 am
Thanks Adam, very happy you liked the read…take care and big hugs xx
October 20, 2010 at 8:13 am
Very beautiful Amanda, as always your words carry sweetly, “persuing the vague trail of the moon ” ~ yet it still persues…excellent OneShot sweetie! xoxox ~April 🙂
October 20, 2010 at 9:43 am
Thanks girlfriend, hope you’re well..sending you much love xx
October 20, 2010 at 8:50 am
Very elevated – your words, of course, triggered excursions to other work – Eliot, Yeats, Frost all seem to meld into the images you cry out to the universe. Thanks, @beachanny
October 20, 2010 at 9:44 am
Really happy you enjoyed the read, thanks so much for your time and comment…Hugs x
October 20, 2010 at 9:21 am
The second phoenix of the day
that rising out of the past or hoping for a better tomorrow – it’s what keeps us from getting bogged down
a lovely One Shot
Thanks from the Moon
October 20, 2010 at 9:44 am
Thanks Moonie, will be over shortly…I always value your comments and visit here…Biggest hugs always xxx
October 20, 2010 at 9:27 am
I love the “No, I will not give in!” that I read between the lines in your poem.
Like this very much, Amanda. xoxo
October 20, 2010 at 9:46 am
You are such a clever girl…perfectly said my friend. Love you lots…always xxx
October 20, 2010 at 12:23 pm
pursing the vague trailing of the moon…nice ending…bkm
October 21, 2010 at 5:41 am
Awww thanks bkm…always appreciate your valuable feedback, means much to me…enjoy your day my friend xx
October 20, 2010 at 12:26 pm
One to read more than once. 🙂
October 21, 2010 at 5:43 am
Now that comment made me smile…how are you my friend?…will come over in a bit, life’s been happening toooo fast…biggest hugs across the ocean!! Mwah xx
October 20, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Inquiring where my heart is — what a beautiful way of putting this sentiment!
October 21, 2010 at 6:05 am
Thanks Belinda, very happy you enjoyed…thanks so much for reading my friend xx
October 20, 2010 at 7:14 pm
I enjoyed the imagery in your words and loved the first line ‘constant taunting stars’.
October 21, 2010 at 6:12 am
Thanks Susannah, very happy you enjoyed the read. Big hugs xx
October 20, 2010 at 9:22 pm
this was a great share, it flowed with the image seamlessly..cheers pete
October 21, 2010 at 6:12 am
Thanks Pete, always enjoy your presence and appreciate your time so much. x
October 20, 2010 at 9:51 pm
The vividness of the this verse is perfect and i Liked it so much …thanks for sharing.. the image attached is so great …
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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October 21, 2010 at 2:26 am
inquiring where my heart is…new home for my memories…strong lines..hopeful lines…i also like the picture – underlines the words perfectly..great one shot amanda..really enjoyed the read
October 21, 2010 at 6:34 am
Thanks Claudia, very glad you enjoyed the read, thanks for your kind comment. Have a good day my friend x
October 21, 2010 at 6:01 am
Neat One Shot, Buttercup.
October 21, 2010 at 6:49 am
Thanks Eric my friend, have a great day 🙂 x
October 21, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Wow, this was beautiful and so visually inciting!
“no more turning to dust
rising from my ashes”
This one of the greatest and most rewarding struggles of life. To realize we’ve hit the depths of our own ‘rock bottom’ and then we begin the arduous yet fulfilling journey back up!
October 22, 2010 at 8:03 am
Very happy to see you here and really appreciate you feedback, thanks so much my friend xx
October 22, 2010 at 8:03 am
Very happy to see you here and really appreciate you feedback, thanks so much my friend xx
October 21, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Love the “pursuing the vague trail of the moon” — it’s a unique take and lovely One Shot!
October 22, 2010 at 8:04 am
Thanks Terresa, appreciate your feedback and visit so much, have a gorgeous day my friend xx
October 21, 2010 at 2:09 pm
beautiful!
“pursuing the vague
trail of the moon”
I loved that!
October 22, 2010 at 8:05 am
Thanks for your visit and feedback 🙂 xx
October 22, 2010 at 5:05 am
“the vague trail of the moon” such an atmospheric line– love it!
October 22, 2010 at 8:39 am
Thanks girlfriend, how’s your week going…settling in and back to normal? Sending you love across the ocean xx