Sunday, July 20, 2008

un'rest' (sierra leone)

a choir on wings are you the church
at dawn and dusk the invocation
you are unmoved ever at rest
as if in deep meditation

a log to cross the river of sorrow
in the door and window of every life
from cradle to coffin are you not there
we peck your wood oh tree of hope

a penumbra of pain the eclipsed sun
a blood diamond of sierra leone
through the unrest was standing still
a dragon's blood tree unshaken../original/z.g.
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  1. AnonymousJuly 20, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Strong, powerful and emotional words here! Very thought-provoking.

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  2. SandyCarlsonJuly 20, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    That is powerful. I find the church to be "unmoved" often. The effect is devastating. Thanks for this.

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  3. maryt/theteachJuly 20, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    Excellent, zg! :)

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  4. RavenJuly 20, 2008 at 11:14 AM

    Powerful, passionate and pain-filled writing, dripping also with love and compassion.

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  5. RoswilaJuly 20, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    I'm deeply moved by this, both emotionally and as a poet who admires such "spot on" and original imagery.

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  6. indicaspeciesJuly 20, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    I echo the same sentiments. This is powerful poetry! Well done!!

    Thank you.

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  7. AprilJuly 20, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    This is very moving - such painful history.

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  8. PamJuly 20, 2008 at 5:38 PM

    Wow! This is an amazingly sorrowful poem and yet there is hope, always hope.

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  9. Edward S GaultJuly 20, 2008 at 11:05 PM

    A very powerful and solemn piece of work here.
    Thank You for sharing it.

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  10. me ann my cameraJuly 21, 2008 at 2:55 AM

    A serious read leaving the reader searching the inner road of thought.

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  11. Tumblewords:July 21, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    Powerfully profound words here! Thank you!

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  12. Pirate PrincessJuly 21, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    You words of words are perfect to show the reader your intent. I love this piece of work - I could learn a lot from you. :)

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  13. AnonymousJuly 21, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    Powerful, and direct. I like it.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 23, 2008 at 6:45 PM

    lovely words...we can really feel it...wonderful!

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  15. RICJuly 24, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    z.g.

    I read and re-read your words...such economy of thought and image...a pleasure to experience your thoughts.

    r.c.

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  16. Lisa at GreenbowJuly 25, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    So moving. Sadly true but as some say there is always hope.

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  17. zoya gautamJuly 26, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    ..for keeping the flame burning a Big Thank U to Each One Of U ..

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..namastey!~

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