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WindWalker
Senior Member

since 2001-10-12

Posts 1218

0 posted 2008-10-25 11:45 AM

The prophet heard the coming of the times:
of course he did, that's what prophets do.
The prophet saw the rising of the tides:
of course she did, that's what prophets do.
The prophet tasted fully the changing of the times:
of course he did, that what is said people will do
to those who insist on being prophets --
to those who always must give the right message
always in the worst possible time: when society hears
but finds it terribly inconvenient to listen.

The prophet for her trouble was nailed upon the tree
and her children were all sold into slavery.
"Should I have remained silent for the children's sake?"
She screamed in agony dying abandoned and alone
but for waiting vultures perched on two lesser trees.
The question has been answered already by society:
by a railing, mocking, gawking, thieving multitude
that stole her last possession and jeered:
"If thou be the Prophet and True, save thyself and us!"

The prophet has returned to her own world to grieve
and "The Prophet's Story" is now known far and wide
across immensities of space where other worlds spin;
where humans evolved beyond the plagues of darkness;
where they listened to their gifted ones and realized in time
no one has ever choked from swallowing one's pride.
A new body has been given her but she insists
that on her back, her hands and feet, as in her heart
it must continue to broadcast the scars of her passage
to remember, to feel, the hate-filled sea she faced in trial
and every night no sleep she allows to ease her sorrow:
cry she does, tears uncounted she sheds, for her children lost
who unknowing and un-remembering must now die
beyond reach of any compassionate heart or mind.

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

1 posted 2008-10-25 11:51 AM

"The Prophet's story is now known far and wide across the immensities of space where other worlds spin." A sad but hopeful tale.
of other possibilities.
Ida

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

2 posted 2008-10-25 12:54 PM

sobering...with lots of ponderables...think I must read it again to get the most from it...excellent write

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

3 posted 2008-10-25 05:36 PM

..."where they listened to their gifted ones and realized in time
no one has ever choked from swallowing one's pride."...
A most excellent rendering. This line, among several others, I found stunning.
Stinging clarity here. Love your work.

Artic Wind
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 8080
Realm of Supernatural

4 posted 2008-10-25 09:03 PM

I always love to read your poetry WW~ It has such depth

ARCTIC WIND

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

5 posted 2008-10-26 06:47 PM

This line jumped right out at my and will be emblazoned upon my mind...

"no one has ever choked from swallowing one's pride"

The entire poem was rife with memorable lines, however, my mind can only retain so much! lol

Another fine write for your spirit pen, Dear One Who Walks With the Wind!

EA

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