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kaile
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0 posted 2004-06-13 08:13 AM



small pieces of rock
were all that separated me
from a devatasting fall

they motioned for me
to climb up the scaffolding
I am a guest in their land,
an apprentice helping them
build a library for their kids

I couldn't help but shudder
as I judged such slip-shod safety measures
I pointed to those miserable rocks,
gave a thumbs up and
put on what I hope was a polite enquiring look

"mai pen rai",
they assured, then repeated
because unconvinced,
I did the look again

I later climbed down the scaffolding,
without any hint of injury,
feeling good at how I
took a stab at faith
since I was sincere in working
with a people different from me.

****************
mai pen rai--Thai for "Never mind"




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Seymour Tabin
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1 posted 2004-06-13 08:17 AM


kaile
Good, enjoyed the read.

Martie
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2 posted 2004-06-13 01:53 PM


kaile

I think to take "a stab at faith", is what gets many out of bed in the morning.  In which case this is a wonderful metaphor for life as well as acceptance of other's ways.  Enjoyed!

iliana
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3 posted 2004-06-13 08:34 PM


Great write --
Enchantress
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Canada eh.
4 posted 2004-06-13 09:31 PM


Love this one....great imagery.
Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain~

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