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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2012-12-27 01:24 AM

Now that gypsy lady sits upon
the rock of her Gibraltar
and from her vantage point can see
the pompous and inflated,
the calm and sweet serene,
and how the harsh aggressive
bend the best of them.

No more she vows again to be
one of those upon their knees
and so she turns her eyes upon
her very own and unique
manner of being.

Not perfect for no one can be
when blessed with only half a brain
but she knows the right and wrong of thought
and wields her correction stick.

Not always with desired results
for such is life to sway intent
and so she works upon her strength
at holding and directing
her oft used correction stick.

If you look today you’ll see her there
not ashamed to stand up straight
and practice, practice, day and night
until she knows with all her might
to throw that damn correction stick
into the sea of neglect.

Neglected, yes, but will still be
a tool to use when blown off course
from how she knows to think, love, be,
but, oh, the wind blows constantly
in this land of human beings!

Helen / 27 December 2012

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

1 posted 2012-12-27 11:44 AM

Your first verse is spot on, in terms of lack of human compassion and superior attitudes... and yet your poem reveals an enormous amout of spirit and strength. I love how you write and who you are as a profound and insightful poet.

Hugs, you~

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

2 posted 2012-12-27 09:27 PM

"Neglected, yes, but will still be
a tool to use when blown off course
from how she knows to think, love, be,
but, oh, the wind blows constantly
in this land of human beings!"

So much to ponder in your thoughts in this write.
Much insight.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

3 posted 2012-12-28 01:40 PM

Thank you, dear Bluesy! Someone once told me that it's my perception and not necessarily the truth and yes, I am sometimes deceived but not for long, thank goodness.

JL - thank you for reading and for commenting. It's all just life isn't it?

My best to you both for 2013.

Helen

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