”The Dovecote” by: Lee Madgwick
Although the sky hangs heavy
in a threatening deep slate grey
the small tan stone dove cote
with its charming six-windowed cupola
radiates a settled sense of centered calm
further enhanced by the glow
of the golden afternoon sun
bathing it in a gathered beam
breaking precipitously
through the cloud cover
like a soft directed spotlight
wind whistling ‘neath wings
white birds of peace
glide in graceful circles
just above the steep-pitched
four-pointed shingled roof
perched on the stately tall
invitingly open arched walls
a single dove coos serenely
resting in one of the small portals
that sit centered in each wall
above the generous archways
that open onto the rich green grass
of a gently rolling tree lined knoll
the overall visual impression
is one of simple enduring beauty
the feeling evoked is captivating
a bles’sed sense of the sacred
shadowed inside someone kneels
concealed in a lover’s prayer
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rob kistner © 2022
More poetry at: dVerse
~ from the master who wrote this true love song ~
Ha – We selected the same artwork. You have captured the beauty of another place. I hear the gentle cooing of a heart full of hope and love. Although the sky hangs heavy, there is still light beaming.
That particular image was compelling. I am certain you felt it as well. It was a joy for me to put words to this wonderful art piece.
A great descriptive poem, Rob. I like the feeling of this being a sacred space of some sort!
Thank you Dwight. That was the feeling it evoked in me…
Beautiful, Rob. It reads like a detailed scene from a script.
Thank you Punam…
Seeing this, I realise how good you are at observation and description. That feeling of peace is so well caught. I’m glad you liked the prompt.
Thank you Sarah. I have always cherished the visual splendor of life…
this was my second choice of image. loved the brooding feel to your write.
Thank you very much Rog…
Fantastic poem and loved hearing the song again
Thsnk you again AJ…
Yes, I really miss LC! He had writtdn some wonderful songs during his life, and many fine artists recorded them — including this one. However, for me, his personal delivery of this gem really lifts the curtain so we can sed behind the full meaning of the lyrics — the profane and the profound.
Use of every detail tied neatly together in a lofty message! I concur. This image pays homage to all that is sacred. Artful piece.
Thank you Susan…
Yes, I couldn’t ignore the sacred essence of the piece.
As beautifully crafted, Rob, and as precise as the architecture you admire!
Thank you Kathy…
Very moving, Rob. Lovely.
~Dora
Thank you Dora…
If only such a peaceful place would exist… the world needs it.
Yes we do my friend…
What a soothing response to the prompt Rob. I love the many ways we can come to something different with these visual inspirations.
I strongly embraced the ekphrastic approach in this piece Sean. It struck me as such a rich visual that leant itself ideally to the form.
…a gathered beam of light
We need sanctuaries like this! Beautiful
Thank you Magaret, and I agree…
Rob, I love how you turned this into sacred space. You make a believer out of me with your poem.
Believe what the heart reveals Lisa.