What need to reside behind walls of concrete dust
when I can run like a madman,
naked and unencumbered
through forest, field and stream,
converse with magpie,
taste the umbilical cord of a mountain,
become an unopened egg of consciousness
in an eagle’s nest.
I who have neglected the myriad forms of original mind,
forgotten the virginal smile
of my nameless face — now distant,
brain full of citified trash,
body nothing but a shell wrapped up
in yellow newspaper headlines.
So irrelevant, so unnecessary . . . soul seized up
in a broken zodiac of insignificant debris,
yearning to rediscover the infinite music
that emits forth from the lungs of dragonfly,
oak tree and holy natural genealogy.
I cry out, I age and desire to uncover
the endless variations spinning
upon this global mandala . . .
Tibetan silkworms plant seeds inside
the soil of my mind
and I must nurture them
and leave behind the social spider web
I have become a part of.
Thus, I adopt an ancient druid’s robe,
I dance the dance of the Sioux mystics
and wander off in search
of the hymn that whispers
from the ethereal vibration
inside the sacred breast
of the Earth.
A contest entry
- *POW* = Poem of the Week ~* by Arkbear.
500 points, ended July 16, 2007, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - LET ME HAVE YOUR BEST!!! by Ale E.
600 points, ended August 15, 2007, 65 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Your word usage is phenominal. The imagery you created lept off the page. The message you deliver is one of discovery of self and the beauty that surrounds us all! I'm quite impressed with the overall power of this write!
Bravo, Scribe! Well Done!!
~ Nicholas ~
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Some great word combinations you have created in these lines - very flowing, and vivid with visual images throughout, Can see this being changed or sung to a soft background music beat - enjoyed the read.
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WOW!!!
Wow is all I can say because this is a very powerful poem. I really enjoyed the images you bring forth and they place me right there in the poem!! Your words are very appealing and I just love this poem. I wish you the best in this contest!
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Oh my God...this imagery is amazing...I think I've lost any words I can say about this.
"So irrelevant, so unnecessary . . . soul seized up
in a broken zodiac of insignificant debris,
yearning to rediscover the infinite music
that emits forth from the lungs of dragonfly,
oak tree and holy natural genealogy."
Your words are seraphic.
I love the image
I love the tone
And mostly I love the topic.
Good Wiccan roam and love the Earth,
Mairéad
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This poem is amazing. Each stanza is its own and all together they make a peice of art. I loved it!
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I really enjoyed this poem. It was very nicely written. Thank you very much for entering. Best of luck in my contest.
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So very nice.....but..>>>>>
Read the RULES Sir ~
20 lines MAX!
As gorgeous as this write is, it has to be DQ'd.....how unfortunate ~
I see talent in your Quill.... now show me the magic within once again ~
The new POD is up for today & tomorrow ~
Bear ~
Tibetan silkworms plant seeds inside
the soil of my mind
and I must nurture them
and leave behind the social spider web
I have become a part of.
Gorgeous! -
There are far too many original and striking images in this poem for me to repeat them here, so I'll just say that I just loved this poem. You really have a wonderful poetic talent, and an irrepressible humanistic spirit. Great stuff!
David Michaels
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