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The Sanguine Fields
- The Sanguine Fields -
An Allegory of Life’s Journey
Across the sanguine fields I strode, my steed long dead,
Unable to carry me beyond this realm of terrible dread…
Alas for he, that noble steed, which perished in the mire.
I must stride on, lest I succumb and like him forever tire!
The grass was stained with blood from wars of long ago,
And from the eastern desolation, a vacant wind did blow.
Go no farther, it cried, but alas for me that I must go on!
For the way was harsh and hot, beneath the burning sun.
Soon enough, a road both rough and rude I did discover,
And my sandaled feet took to it like the arms of a lover…
Aching for some civilized feeling, some hint of soft mercy.
I could never turn back for I was set upon grand destiny,
Though we are: the path we travel, as well the destination.
I knew this not at the time for I knew much consternation,
And imagined my way to be arduous, my road very grim!
That was what my life was like when my path I did begin.
Vultures spied me from on high, hungering and thirsting…
Whilst I pictured brigands in the hills, so sneakily listening.
It was then I saw the girl child in white, her voice in song,
Beckoning for me to lay aside my burdens grown so long.
I cast away my fears and woes, and followed her hither…
Away from the bloody fields where plants die and wither.
I became that girl I had followed, learning all her mystery,
Now the sanguine fields are long gone, in ancient history.
An Allegory of Life’s Journey
Across the sanguine fields I strode, my steed long dead,
Unable to carry me beyond this realm of terrible dread…
Alas for he, that noble steed, which perished in the mire.
I must stride on, lest I succumb and like him forever tire!
The grass was stained with blood from wars of long ago,
And from the eastern desolation, a vacant wind did blow.
Go no farther, it cried, but alas for me that I must go on!
For the way was harsh and hot, beneath the burning sun.
Soon enough, a road both rough and rude I did discover,
And my sandaled feet took to it like the arms of a lover…
Aching for some civilized feeling, some hint of soft mercy.
I could never turn back for I was set upon grand destiny,
Though we are: the path we travel, as well the destination.
I knew this not at the time for I knew much consternation,
And imagined my way to be arduous, my road very grim!
That was what my life was like when my path I did begin.
Vultures spied me from on high, hungering and thirsting…
Whilst I pictured brigands in the hills, so sneakily listening.
It was then I saw the girl child in white, her voice in song,
Beckoning for me to lay aside my burdens grown so long.
I cast away my fears and woes, and followed her hither…
Away from the bloody fields where plants die and wither.
I became that girl I had followed, learning all her mystery,
Now the sanguine fields are long gone, in ancient history.
Published 21st Oct 2012
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21st Oct 2012 6:36am
21st Oct 2012 7:35am
I am pleased you found it to your liking! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Anonymous
21st Oct 2012 8:31am
Such an intense sad journey of inner despair and craving for spiritual growth....
This piece touched me deeply
(i see you used the templar knight cross in the image)
Thank you for sharing dear jessica!
Mourganna
This piece touched me deeply
(i see you used the templar knight cross in the image)
Thank you for sharing dear jessica!
Mourganna
22nd Oct 2012 6:22am
Ah indeed, my spiritual path was not an easy one! But it became easier with time, as related in the poem. You are very astute to notice the cross and its' hidden meaning of being in fact the symbol of the Knights Templar! Very perceptive, my sister.
It was my pleasure to share this poem with you and everyone here. I am happy you enjoyed the read.
It was my pleasure to share this poem with you and everyone here. I am happy you enjoyed the read.
