Mary

Neville

Mary

 

There she was,

carved

in feint relief

for all the world

to see ..

Held fast tween

grey space

and golden rays ..

Those that

yet survived

to shine

through broken

stained glass

window shards ..

And smiled

upon the alter,

aisle and down

among

the gathered

congregation ..

There were

of course those

among them,

who swore that

it was Mary ..

And one or two

even left

an extra penny

in the collection box ..

 

 

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 18th, 2023 02:04
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Goldfinch60

    I already have my Mary Neville and she will always be there for me.

    Andy

    • Neville



      so good to hear sir ..

    • orchidee

      Dang it! An extra penny? Some places pass round TWO hats (collection plates) in the same service.
      I reckon that's being silly - and greedy!
      St Paul in the Bible is fair on financial giving. He does not say - give what you haven't got!

      • Neville



        thanks for sharing that .. Neville

      • Christina8

        A beautiful write full of imagery. Fascinating tale (or maybe this is true). Loved it!

        • Neville



          thank you Christina .. Neville

        • Teddy.15

          If I'm not mistaken it was also your mother's name dear Nev. A close look through a door which I very rarely enter personally but so very beautifully written. πŸ’–

          • Neville


            you have such a good memory Teddy and yes Mary was my mothers name .. I am not a church guy myself but regularly pop into my temple ... thank you for being so kind .. ❀️

          • LIZ

            Ah Neville! I don't know whether this is derived from a personal memory or, just an observation. Regardless, it took me to church!! I don't know why. By the way, that's my mom's name! πŸ’œ

            • Neville



              snap .. my Mothers name too .. I have a vague recollection of experiencing something along these lines from when I was very young .. I am for my sins not a church goer, but then I don't know any fellow Buddhists who are unless attending for a ceremony such as a funeral, a wedding or blessing .. cheers LIZ πŸ’œ

              • LIZ

                Ohhhhhhhhh and ummmm "I'm for my sins" well....I'm not a church goer either so, yeah, I relate. But I used to. Cheers Neville! πŸ’œ

              • L. B. Mek

                wording!
                a thousand people write the same story
                but rarely
                deliver it with the distilled brevity and eloquence
                of a True poet, like you:
                'Held fast tween
                grey space
                and golden rays ..
                Those that
                yet survived
                to shine
                through broken
                stained glass'
                Thank you! what Poetic treats you served this morning..
                (hope you n yours have a peaceful week Hyung
                my thoughts are with her πŸ™)

                • Neville

                  I just can’t thank you enough brother Mek πŸ‘

                • Bobby O

                  Held fast tween
                  grey space
                  and golden rays ..
                  What a great way to paint an image. Just like King Kong, you got it goin on!

                  • Neville



                    Ding dong .............. wot aint going on, must be gone ..... how kind Mr. O

                  • Doggerel Dave

                    I'm going for context (I'm in a contextual mood today)... Wasn't (broken windows) just after the dissolution of the monasteries or something, was it........??

                    • Neville



                      It may well have been Dave .. I have poemed muchly on the subject .. but not recently .. maybe

                      • Doggerel Dave

                        Unsure?

                      • MendedFences27

                        Mede me think of a recovering war-torn village or city church. Some can find belief in any form when survival is at stake. A very succinct presentation of images and leaving behind the question of faith.
                        "an extra penny in the collection box" - brings us all back down to Earth. Faith is what you make it. - Phil A.

                      • Neville


                        Thanks for taking time to consider these stacked words Phil your visits and ongoing encouragement are always welcome and appreciated .. Neville

                      • Bella Shepard

                        It seems the aftermath of tragedy, in which this mysterious Mary dwells. A quiet reflection and perhaps renewal of hope? You treat this with kind, gentle hands and mold it beautifully.

                        • Neville



                          Thank you dear Bella .. πŸ’›



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