Lonesome pilgrim on the path, where does the journey end?
With eyes on distant clouds, across the broad horizon,
Firm you grasp a walking stick, and wander with the wind.
Since you left the seething swarm, a peace has filled your mind;
Beneath the sprawling stars you watch the turning heavens—-
Lonesome pilgrim on the path, where does the journey end?
Wisdom lights your countenance, where thoughts are unconcerned;
Each morning fills your view with glowing gold or crimson;
Firm you grasp a walking stick, and wander with the wind.
Weathered though your face may be, your gaze is clear and kind;
You’ve seen days grow and fade on undulating oceans;
Lonesome pilgrim on the path, where does the journey end?
Lucid understanding gleams within your eyes, unstrained;
Reflections streaming through, the sights that met your vision;
Firm you grasp a walking stick, and wander with the wind.
Steeped in clarity profound, you neither seek nor find;
The moonlight’s phasing hues reveal the way you’ve chosen;
Lonesome pilgrim on the path, where does the journey end?
Firm you grasp a walking stick, and wander with the wind.
Author notes
to learn more about the villanelle: allpoetry.com/Column/784856/all=1
Written September 23rd, 2003
In a list
A contest entry
- Show Me What You by Kelsey-Jo.
400 points, ended October 14, 2004, 33 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Villanelle eh? Wow it's devine. Really like the imagery, the pilgrim on the stick like a prophet, or apostle. you wouldn't happen to be one in disguise? cake
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As anyone can tell you, I know nothing about the various poetic forms, or even the mechanics of poetry. However and as an editor, I do know what I like and it's my job to recognize talent. Here, I've found both: a beautifully written poem by an obviously talented poet.
Good luck in the contest! Love and hugs, BonnieQ
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how about now, over your block yet?
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Ignore my previous comment... I was too ditzy to realize that you posted who it was for already... just not in your A/N... but that's acceptable. Anyway, I like form poetry and this piece is very impressive. Nice work and good luck.
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Who was this written for? J/W because it was one of the rules to specify. Reply or im me when you've added it so I can come back and read. Thanks.
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I read it all the way through, but I can't concentrate on it. Sorry. It's a mind block or something.
Absinthe
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won't you come back and read it all the way through? please? pretty please?
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AAaaacckk...A crimson poem. Can't read any farther.
Absinthe
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The villanelle works well with this poem. It has the same austere structure that a pilgrim's path in life does. Very well written, and it could apply to just about any discipline, even by non-pilgrims types like me. lol
Mark -
outstandingly colorized
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This is good...Pilgrims are good...Sounds kind of like it could be a song if you wanted it to be...heh, thats cool, love it!!
EXCEELLENTAY!
~KM SIGLIN
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