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HERDSMAN
The herdsman sleeps with his cattle
His feet in their dung
And their fleas in his eyes
Happy he's not alone
Giving thanks for their milk
In the dark he'll build a fire
That no amount of dark
Can overcome
Sending sparks of glitter
Glad at what he's done
Hewn from the bodhi blaze
He makes a drum of bark
And dares to be delivered
His happiness the light
That's shining in the dark
Shining in the dark
His face white with fire ash
Not even waiting for the sun
He dances jumping high
For tomorrow may be his last
His feet in their dung
And their fleas in his eyes
Happy he's not alone
Giving thanks for their milk
In the dark he'll build a fire
That no amount of dark
Can overcome
Sending sparks of glitter
Glad at what he's done
Hewn from the bodhi blaze
He makes a drum of bark
And dares to be delivered
His happiness the light
That's shining in the dark
Shining in the dark
His face white with fire ash
Not even waiting for the sun
He dances jumping high
For tomorrow may be his last
Published 26th Dec 2015
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Anonymous
26th Dec 2015 8:36pm
this piece is beautiful and very well written. The first stanza pulled me right in and I love where i landed...thanks for the read.
26th Dec 2015 10:27pm
27th Dec 2015 4:12am
Ahhh, whale, luv ~ :-*
This is such a remarkable piece of art and life and human-ness on so many levels. Tis a blessing to read, luv. Oh, how you've graced us! :-*
I find myself rather at a loss for words. I am a creature of all-consuming, fervent emotion these days, it seems, and much that is profound and full of the immensity of our fundamental interconnectedness stands me still, incapable, lost for adequate articulation.
This is somewhat that has done such to me, luv. :-*
Ahhh, luv, the fundamental interconnectedness of all things - how you've encapsulated it so well here!
This is such a remarkable piece of art and life and human-ness on so many levels. Tis a blessing to read, luv. Oh, how you've graced us! :-*
I find myself rather at a loss for words. I am a creature of all-consuming, fervent emotion these days, it seems, and much that is profound and full of the immensity of our fundamental interconnectedness stands me still, incapable, lost for adequate articulation.
This is somewhat that has done such to me, luv. :-*
Ahhh, luv, the fundamental interconnectedness of all things - how you've encapsulated it so well here!
27th Dec 2015 9:43am
My dear Savaja your words well up from your soul and so to find them here does me great honour - thank you for this kindness
27th Dec 2015 4:28am
he's devoted to his duty & his charges.
austere poetry can exist w/o prettiness...
austere poetry can exist w/o prettiness...
27th Dec 2015 9:45am
Yes old friend - a thing is as it is and its our duty to describe it as we see it - not always pretty but the truth has the power to free is all
27th Dec 2015 3:21pm
27th Dec 2015 4:43pm
Hey Hepcat - thanks for this comment - in the face of the inevitable (our death)
There's a difference in loneliness and solitude. The former is directed to the physical self and produces self-pity and yearning for what isn't. The latter is directed to the spiritual gateway of home and produces peace and joy. He has found the joy through appreciation and gratitude of what is.
"Dares to be delivered"
Indeed; A warrior of Love.
"Dares to be delivered"
Indeed; A warrior of Love.
28th Dec 2015 00:27am
28th Dec 2015 2:52am
to be content. nothing else is better
beautiful tapestry here. your words reach us
beautiful tapestry here. your words reach us
28th Dec 2015 6:18am
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28th Dec 2015 4:10pm
28th Dec 2015 6:07pm
This is one of those poems that I would never get enough of no matter the length. It has been well met with my own spirit.
28th Dec 2015 8:35pm
Hey Jade - I've really enjoyed your work as well and so this appreciation is much valued
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