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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2005-04-10 01:07 PM

I speak with a new and remarkable tongue
like a prophet, a saint, a woman in love,
into the outer and not the inner
folds of a human’s ears.

Through eyes I can see a white chalk board
with neither a dot nor a comma
or even a streak of words erased “quick”
before an impact is made.

It’s like that some days; not everyone stays
on board for the full journey
for baubles and beads and “must have” needs
like a balm to minds on the prowl
and time’s speeding train never stops.

Head over heels into the weeds
where no roses will grow,
a tumble in dust, in rain to rust,
and they call out expectedly
into the rumble and roar
of manmade rules and norms.

Clickety-clack – so speeds the train
and I hear how the passengers pray
because maybe the train derails …
and everyone lands in the dirt!

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2005-04-10 01:27 PM

Helen

I've been trying to write a Sunday poem....I do so like yours, but the chores are in piles around me...and I can't find my way!

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

2 posted 2005-04-10 03:11 PM

Dear Martie - When the time is right you won't mind whether one or two layers of dust lie on the table or whether a business deal gets concluded tomorrow ... but ask for the time with a sincere mind and it will be given to you. Hey - send your ironing over here - low rates!

You're okay, Martie!

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2005-04-10 08:59 PM

"It’s like that some days; not everyone stays
on board for the full journey
for baubles and beads and “must have” needs
like a balm to minds on the prowl
and time’s speeding train never stops. "

yes, 'tis so true
and today? It's a beautiful day....because, I am alive, and able to read some fine poetry, such as this!

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

4 posted 2005-04-11 12:36 PM

Midnitesun - thank you so much. I believe, perhaps know, that what's alive today will always be so.

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