Endowment of flesh,
sacred garment
of power
to reshape a world
of element;
Silent daily witness
attesting patterns of choice,
motive, action;
muscles and mind
reflecting use;
Most valued companion
or scarcely subjugated foe,
accomplice or adversary,
instrument of will ~
become a neglected
dumping ground,
or holy place
incarnate.
Author notes
prompt: The body is a sacred garment...Martha Graham
A contest entry
- a sacred garment... by PrabhuDayal Khattar.
300 points, ended May 24, 2008, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This is deep and beautifully written.
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Thank you, Everwind Rising.
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Wonderful
Very creative and well expressed. Thank you for sharing.
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Sparse and powerful lines. Great word choices in this piece. I love it.
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This is great, a powerful reminder that the body is a blessed gift that we need to tend well, or it will revenge. I liked the line "Most valued companion
or scarcely subjugated foe"
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Thank you, Mallig!
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Indeed an intriguing piece touching the depth of the prompt..I love the write..thanks for sharing it my friend...
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Wow! This poem is like a finger stuck between my ribs.
Ouch! Great write!
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