So Grand a Caravan: An Invitation to Poetry

Photo by PhotoJoy Photography

Standing Upon the Plain at Dawn

Standing upon the plain at dawn

Something deep inside calls out.

So grand a caravan has come this far!

The soul looks with gratitude upon the tombs

Of those who carried every song, every story,

Every portent of light.

A moment in the silent calm of a new day

Brings the soul around

To seek what mighty source called these souls out

Who now rest in the peace of knowing

That the caravan continues.

My soul joyfully embarks upon the journey

My hands willingly take up the task

My heart gladly celebrates a magnificent company of travelers.

                                                     ~ Charles Kinnaird

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Note about today's post: The poem above is in response to an "Invitation to Poetry" by the Abby of the Arts. The photo along with the theme is posted on their blog at http://abbeyofthearts.com/blog/2014/03/16/invitation-to-poetry-return-to-me-with-your-whole-heart/. This invitation is open to all, so feel free to visit their site to see what others have shared and to share your own poem.


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