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I Would Speak of the Desert
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I Would Speak of the Desert |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
I would speak of the true desert, that great sea of shifting, hissing sands roiling and slithering over itself storming its discontent in the winds, ever thirsty for a drop of water ever open to receive moisture yet upon receiving, ever drinking itself parched. Its thought is only for more. Greedy as the grave it buries all that would sit quietly for a time bordering its grasping madness; holding within its vaults as easily the hopes and dreams of invading armies; of quiet villages or star-crossed lovers. Seas, rivers, plains and meadows lie crushed within its airless layers never to see the light of day again. But is the desert sated for all that? Ever further it probes, sucks and swallows; as if life were to it an affront; as if it could bring itself new life from its endless predation. The desert, that great greedy thing not alive nor dead, yet ever expanding: how it reminds me of man creeping angrily over this world hungrily searching for resources he may extract, transform, sell, consume in his vain attempt to satisfy his thirst, a thirst that can never be satisfied thus; a thirst that can only be quenched by self-effacement and compassion but who can convince a desert -- or a man -- of inappropriate behavior? |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
WW - "but who can convince a desert -- or a man -- of inappropriate behavior?" Only himself when he knows he has been as the desert and not got anywhere worthwhile. Loved this write of yours! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...some that live in the desert love the desert...James |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
excellent 'write'! [It is the actions/activities of man (and their attendant impact on world climates) that are the primary factor in the on-going relentless expansion of various deserts (particularly in Africa)] sustained applause! |
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Moonkist Member
since 2006-09-29
Posts 197Pennsylvania |
the desert expands, proliferating, just as humans do... an excellent write, Windwalker... so true. /Helen "Ah! my Be-loved, fill the cup that clears |
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mytuesdaywishes Member
since 2003-09-05
Posts 254a voice from the musicbox |
have you considered converting some of your poetry into prose? its beautifully written, but so much description would do well to embrace a narrative. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"how it reminds me of man creeping angrily over this world" you speak well of the desert WindWalker this desert dweller loves this work |
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Jess Member
since 2006-06-06
Posts 243Washington |
That poem really drew me in. The descriptions were amazing and it was just so well written. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
"that great sea of shifting, hissing sands roiling and slithering over itself storming its discontent in the winds" Loved the hisss of thisss. (a metaphor for our sidewinder resident, Bush?) |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Have I ever clicked on your thread when I didn't become completely immersed in thought? I am glad for the depth you show us through your poetry. miscellanea |
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Hyaunt Member
since 2007-07-12
Posts 74 |
Beautiful!!! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I think I need a drink of water. Ida |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
another fine 'write' that I am glad to see someone has back near the top of the "P.I.P.-land" queue! ongoing applause for all of "WindWalker's" work! |
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S Arthur Grey Senior Member
since 2001-03-19
Posts 719woven by a poet's loom |
Greed indeed! To echo the suggestion above, try writing this as a prose poem. |
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