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A Mind Off-Grid, Nr.03 - The Well
I look at the timer-clock on the cooker
it reads 19.56 - the year I was born
I think “is that it? One self-
published poetry book on Amazon with
three copies sold, or is that four
including my brother?”
“You’re a Fellow of the Royal Society
got a Ph.D in Philosophy & Technology
have published academically
are inventive, creative and read to me
whilst I’m knitting …” says a voice
“… you chop up 12 cubic metres of wood each year
do the ironing, tidy the kitchen, fix stuff …
… and I love you very much” she concludes
The vines and olive trees need their second pruning
the new improved compost-system needs attention
and I’m wondering whether the rocket-stove
some Dutch guy has perfected will really be the answer
I glance at the timer-clock again
it reads 20.17 - Jesus, already
A 50 metre trench needs digging to bury an irrigation pipe
another patch of brambles needs clearing
and the washing machine will cost more to repair than
buying a new one
But ...
... but there’s water in the well. Oh yes
even after a long dry patch there has always been water in the well.
I’m so lucky.
it reads 19.56 - the year I was born
I think “is that it? One self-
published poetry book on Amazon with
three copies sold, or is that four
including my brother?”
“You’re a Fellow of the Royal Society
got a Ph.D in Philosophy & Technology
have published academically
are inventive, creative and read to me
whilst I’m knitting …” says a voice
“… you chop up 12 cubic metres of wood each year
do the ironing, tidy the kitchen, fix stuff …
… and I love you very much” she concludes
The vines and olive trees need their second pruning
the new improved compost-system needs attention
and I’m wondering whether the rocket-stove
some Dutch guy has perfected will really be the answer
I glance at the timer-clock again
it reads 20.17 - Jesus, already
A 50 metre trench needs digging to bury an irrigation pipe
another patch of brambles needs clearing
and the washing machine will cost more to repair than
buying a new one
But ...
... but there’s water in the well. Oh yes
even after a long dry patch there has always been water in the well.
I’m so lucky.
Published 2nd Apr 2017
| Edited 7th Mar 2024
Author's Note
A Mind Off-Grid, Nr.02 can be found here:
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/267603-who-is-peter-piper/
A Mind Off-Grid, Nr.04 can be found here:
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/268428-dodgy-journey/
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https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/267603-who-is-peter-piper/
A Mind Off-Grid, Nr.04 can be found here:
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/268428-dodgy-journey/
(photo credit: qang-jaka-_wTLpjsU8WA-unsplash)
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“You’re a Fellow of the Royal Society
got a Ph.D in Philosophy & Technology
have published academically
are inventive, creative and read to me
whilst I’m knitting …” says a voice
“… you chop up 12 cubic metres of wood each year
do the ironing, tidy the kitchen, fix stuff …
… and I love you very much” she concludes
I love love love this. You have water AND are appreciated. One can survive both spiritually and physically twice over with those than without.
The entire verse reflects a moment we all engage in at one time or another in our lives, to have it offset through reassurance from those we love, and who love us.
What book?
got a Ph.D in Philosophy & Technology
have published academically
are inventive, creative and read to me
whilst I’m knitting …” says a voice
“… you chop up 12 cubic metres of wood each year
do the ironing, tidy the kitchen, fix stuff …
… and I love you very much” she concludes
I love love love this. You have water AND are appreciated. One can survive both spiritually and physically twice over with those than without.
The entire verse reflects a moment we all engage in at one time or another in our lives, to have it offset through reassurance from those we love, and who love us.
What book?
Hi Ahavati, thank you for taking the time to comment in this ultra-busy month of yours with NaPoWriMo responsibilities.
I consider myself very lucky now to be living with a balance and integration of 'spirit and matter' (after a prolonged and rocky start to life (who doesn't have a rocky start?)). I jotted the poem down the other day after a hard day's work on the land and it felt it a bit self-indulgent. But some voice inside me said "no, put it on DUP; it's a place where we're 'allowed' to let our humanity be what it is in an accepting community" - and so I did. I feel very honoured to have it appreciated. Thank you.
"What book?" - "Wandering Monks & Orphan Pilgrims (Poetry for the Inner Journey, Book 1)" by Joshua Bond. (there are 55 poems in the book, some of which I have put on DUP).
I consider myself very lucky now to be living with a balance and integration of 'spirit and matter' (after a prolonged and rocky start to life (who doesn't have a rocky start?)). I jotted the poem down the other day after a hard day's work on the land and it felt it a bit self-indulgent. But some voice inside me said "no, put it on DUP; it's a place where we're 'allowed' to let our humanity be what it is in an accepting community" - and so I did. I feel very honoured to have it appreciated. Thank you.
"What book?" - "Wandering Monks & Orphan Pilgrims (Poetry for the Inner Journey, Book 1)" by Joshua Bond. (there are 55 poems in the book, some of which I have put on DUP).
3rd Apr 2017 00:21am
Well then I must buy one! There's a thread I started somewhere for members to list publications so other members could support them. I'll see if I can raise it from the dead.
3rd Apr 2017 7:13pm
3rd Apr 2017 00:43am
9th Apr 2017 11:15pm
call me a chicken, but
it's good to take stock -
and don't let the cooker
decide when you're done...
it's good to take stock -
and don't let the cooker
decide when you're done...
3rd Apr 2017 7:15pm
Ah, a practical man - that's what I like. From this point onwards (7.15pm) the tyranny of the clock has ended.
3rd Apr 2017 3:37pm
This is wonderful .. enjoyed very much
Thanks for sharing... not only this but about your book as well ...
Thanks for sharing... not only this but about your book as well ...
3rd Apr 2017 7:20pm
