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CONTEMPLATION
here we are each to his own,
basking in
kindest thought
and sweetest word,
the heart expanding,
melding with mind
and mind with light
silent prayer is a window
clear as this other
set in brick
and all is plain
yet holy --
wooden bench
worn smooth
and old floor oft trod
by one pilgrim foot
then another and another,
generations of seekers
made bright by desire
to touch something sacred
in this ordinary day
(62 unique words)
basking in
kindest thought
and sweetest word,
the heart expanding,
melding with mind
and mind with light
silent prayer is a window
clear as this other
set in brick
and all is plain
yet holy --
wooden bench
worn smooth
and old floor oft trod
by one pilgrim foot
then another and another,
generations of seekers
made bright by desire
to touch something sacred
in this ordinary day
(62 unique words)
Published 2nd Apr 2023
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3rd Apr 2023 5:11am
Dear J,
I loved the prayerfulness of this piece. The image of religious pilgrims seeking solace is a serene one. I was going to cut and paste my favorite lines but kept copying and realized it was the entire poem! H🌷
I loved the prayerfulness of this piece. The image of religious pilgrims seeking solace is a serene one. I was going to cut and paste my favorite lines but kept copying and realized it was the entire poem! H🌷
3rd Apr 2023 11:08am
Thank you, Honoria. I kind of like this poem and I'm glad it touched you. Rereading, I don't like the word "this" in the last line. I tried "an ordinary day" and didn't like how it sounded, but the idea was of seekers of this and years past. Just "to touch something sacred in ordinary day" might be better. Anyway, your reading and kind comment is so appreciated. NaPO seems tougher this year. I enjoyed your first two poems.
