Friday, July 31, 2009

Ode to the heavens

The other day, in the garden, I saw a bird wheeling high up in heaven… it passed again, gracefully, higher, narrowing its wings. I understood then my dreams of birds, and why, deep inside, I’m a bird.
Turning and turning I’m in the widening sky. Among white clouds soars my soul, things cannot fall apart, the centre hold… I’m free upon the world. Heavens, pure mystery the purest of mystery… the top silence, the door to the sacred dwelling.
My soul praises your wonders, O Great One… clouds pass by the clouds over my head, distances don't exist... as I fly I sing thy name!

When I consider the work of your hands, I see the worthlessness of every good in me… what I'm I that You take thought of me? Insignificant wings in the vastness of the universe; I cannot soar without you….

I can hear your voice through the clouds, the falcon hears the Falconer; it hears His voice; His voice is like the sound of many rivers…. Where shall I hide from you?

In my sky at twilight you are the lamp of my soul...

You are taken in the net of my wings… and my wings are wide as the sky. My soul is born on the shore of your eyes…. In your eyes the land of dreams begins…

Words and photographs by Cielo Noriega

8 comments:

Joseph Pulikotil said...

Hi Ceilo:)

Let me congratulate you on this beautiful, inspired and wonderful narration which serves as an eye opener to the marvels and might of God and His inscrutable wonders.I agree with you in HIS presence we are insignificant and absolutely helpless and nothing. Without HIS help we can't move even a little finger.

Your photographic skill and technical expertise leaves me astounded. Your photos are breathtaking, gorgeous, fascinating, magnificent, superb, awe inspiring and absolutely fantastic. It is a visual treat for the eyes and soul. I feel extremely happy and delighted.

Have a bright and beautiful day Ceilo:)
Joseph

Sandra said...

Hi Cielo! Ay que maravilloso! I love your posts! You not only display beautiful photos but your words take us into another level. A level of a beautiful meditation. Giving thanks to our Creator! :)
blessings,
Sandra

ann said...

i so agree with what Joseph has said.this is delightful and deep and so very true...ann

Jorgelina said...

Que fotos maravillosas!!!
Y un post lindo como nos tenes acostumbrados.
Besos

BellaLinda said...

Beautiful and inspiring.
Thank you!
Linda in Georgia.

Michelle said...

Cielo-I love your posts...thank you. You are an amzazing photographer and writer. Thank you for sharing your faith and praising our Father....:)

bj said...

Very beautiful.
I hope your summer is going good..mine is going waaaay too fast.

The Painted Garden said...

Hi Cielo,

Your photographs and words are lovely and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and God's beautiful creations.
Blessings,
Erin