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RWISA Blog Tour: Author D. L. Finn

8/16/2017

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​                         EXPANSION, SOARING, DOORWAY
                                                                by D.L. FINN


EXPANSION
Flowing out before me – while approaching -
In the sweeping motion of a grand gesture
Presenting its soulful sweetness.
Behind me is a small desert I’ve crossed - shoeless
While carefully stepping over the littered offerings.
Salt saturates my senses
As the gentle-wind styles my hair,
With the latest sea breeze fashion.
My eyes are opened to new possibilities
With a window into its wonders,
With every wave that greets my feet,
The sun soaks into my skin
Cradling me in its warmth and completing the moment.
I stand in awe before the substantial sea
Observing its vast expansion of life-
That I’m humbly a part of.

SOARING
I soar above it all
In a human-made machine
Taking me places
Only my soul has dared to venture.
Up into the heavens,
Higher than the loftiest of birds,
I soar above my life
Going from one place to another.
The clouds which usually blanket me
Are perched like a safety net below,
Holding me above the sea.
Lives seem so small
As our group is thrust forward
Some sleep-
Some read-
Some watch movies-
While others drink.
It’s a long trip with strangers
All going to the same destination
But right now, we are…
Above it all in our metal bird—soaring!
 
DOORWAY
Through the trees
The sky is orange, red, and grey
Covering the fleeing blue stratosphere
As the night suppresses the day.
 
The birds fill the trees
Singing their goodnights
As I pull on a sweater
In a shiver from the receding light.
 
The setting sun is a time of reflection
Of the night and of the day
A balance of both places
In the sunset’s doorway.

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D.L Finn's RWISA Author Page

10 Comments
D.L. Finn
8/18/2017 02:30:26

Thank you Gwen for hosting me:)

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Gwen Plano
8/18/2017 03:01:41

It is my pleasure, D. L. Thank you for sharing your beautiful poems.

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Davy D link
8/18/2017 07:08:13

I enjoyed these poems D.L Your poem Doorway creates some great visuals of nature. Thank you for sharing Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
8/18/2017 14:31:39

Thank you for visiting, Davy. I share your appreciation of D.L.'s visuals. All the best to you!

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Mae Clair link
8/18/2017 07:18:53

I so enjoy D.L.'s poetry. All three of these poems resonate with beautiful imagery and provide insight to the lovely spirit who crafted them.

Gwen, I love how you presented them here today. As striking as the poems themselves!

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Gwen Plano
8/18/2017 14:32:32

Thank you so much, Mae. Like you, I truly enjoy D.L.'s poetry. Have a great weekend!

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John Howell link
8/18/2017 08:14:20

Beautiful poems, DL. Thanks for hosting, Gwen

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Gwen Plano
8/18/2017 14:33:29

Thank you, John. It was my pleasure to host D. L. Have a great weekend!

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Jan Sikes
8/18/2017 14:35:29

Beautiful poetry from D.L. Finn. I loved all three, but Doorway resonated with me the most. Thanks for hosting, Gwen.

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Gwen Plano
8/23/2017 13:11:08

Thank you, Jan. D. L.'s poetry is lovely.

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