There was a moment once,
just once,
when everything
stood
stark
still.
Not one being drew breath.
Even the celestial bodies paused,
the weight nearly crushing creation.
It was the only time
heaven’s door has closed,
as a solitary man
cried out,
then died.
Day Six NaPoWriMo 2020
Today I did not follow the prompt at NaPoWriMo. You can check it out, if you like. It was just too difficult a reach for me.
So, I went to one of my most favourite places, dVerse, where De Jackson (aka WhimsyGizmo) is hosting Quadrille Monday. A Quadrille is a poem of exactly 44 words (not including the title) and today De has chosen the word CLOSE (pronounced either way, and as any form of speech) to be used in the poem. Try it!
little learner 
Apr 06, 2020 @ 22:25:01
Wonderful. Perfection for this week’s quiet contemplation.
Apr 06, 2020 @ 22:25:54
Thanks, De. ❤️
Apr 06, 2020 @ 22:28:39
This is a wonderful moment described but ending in that death.
Apr 06, 2020 @ 22:47:23
Man’s first death, after the fall, after being saturated in sin. Powerful stuff to reflect upon.
Apr 07, 2020 @ 00:56:42
Fitting theme with the upcoming week. That one moment is significantly powerful.
Apr 07, 2020 @ 01:19:31
I love the space of your first line, really slowing me down to be able to fully receive what comes next.
Apr 07, 2020 @ 03:19:06
That pause was shattering and I wonder in the finality of it and where did it leave mankind? Very powerful write to me.
Gayle ~
Apr 07, 2020 @ 03:26:08
Wow! A solitary death, a pivotal moment…
Apr 07, 2020 @ 03:56:13
Such a beautiful poem for Holy Week!
Apr 07, 2020 @ 04:07:50
I hope for the best for that solitary man.
Apr 07, 2020 @ 23:14:35
I would believe that Heaven’s doors reopened and all sin was forgiven.
Apr 08, 2020 @ 10:16:12
Indeed. I think one of the most powerful message I ever heard was in a Michael Card song when he describes the Father turning his back to his Son. Truly heartbreaking.