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woman at the well
I’ve travelled a long time
slept on the ground
I’ve eaten what nature provided
the wind is my only companion
and loneliness is large
larger than the desert
out of the dark I found this place
the woman at the well
my throat was laced with the road’s dust
I did not speak
but she gave me water
cool & pure in an earthenware cup
I found warmth & tranquility
here I will rest, in the shade of her beauty
she will teach me things
the songs of birds where the valley begins
the parables of the story tree
un-worded poetry, if we listen to the wind
how a woman makes an amphora
and draws water from the well
but a man only drinks
then she walked away
water bearer she is
but she carries so much more…
(Artist: unknown)
Published 14th Nov 2015
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14th Nov 2015 8:30pm
Finally rest for the weary traveler. The woman provides both water and comfort before he continues on his way. A fine, gentle write with a different kind of femme.
14th Nov 2015 8:31pm
The painting wonderful the poetry dazzling the metaphor exquisite I read this listen to Haydn. Enthralling.
14th Nov 2015 9:06pm
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15th Nov 2015 4:04am
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15th Nov 2015 9:36am
A beautiful tale - nothing like the woman who gives you water when all you've had is wine
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15th Nov 2015 7:05pm
"the songs of birds where the valley begins
the parables of the story tree
un-worded poetry, if we listen to the wind" - .. . Very much enjoyed the tranquility that's resting within the lines you've crafted here! It feels as though the wanderer drew nearer to an exquisite purity. Always a pleasure, blue angel
the parables of the story tree
un-worded poetry, if we listen to the wind" - .. . Very much enjoyed the tranquility that's resting within the lines you've crafted here! It feels as though the wanderer drew nearer to an exquisite purity. Always a pleasure, blue angel
16th Nov 2015 4:36pm
A woman definitely carries water that can heal.........beautiful John ; )
16th Nov 2015 5:07pm
I really like the poem a lot, as usual, JF. It's outstanding. I think this one will go into my RL for sure.
John
John
20th Nov 2015 6:44am
See thy root was here as well. .
so touching.. really no words
for something like that.
We just give because its a sense
of nurturing ..
so touching.. really no words
for something like that.
We just give because its a sense
of nurturing ..
20th Nov 2015 7:04pm
tender mercies in unexpected places. this reads like a sigh, mister feddeler
xo
xo
7th Jul 2016 6:24am
