the witness point
on eyes of a bark less tree
residing in the gypsy globe
take notice
of her beloveds worn shirt
the buff cream
of Charolais cattle
sedate , too damaged
for this wilderness land
of dangerous freedom .
she is a runner
like antelope
always alone
with her solar smile
silent , so hungry
biting her lip
take notice
a zephyr lily
looking for the
promised land .
he is a rare sighting
a god
disquised as a man
spreading nightmare
to her standing there
with no movement
anymore
weary of this
peaceful slavery
where
someone else
holds the surveyors transit .
does he not see
her climbing out
from the hole in his eye
terrified
there at the
witness point .
Beautiful.
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Thank you dear Meredith …hugs and love , megxxx
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Beautiful verse, Meg, and the video is mesmerizing ! ❤️
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Van …you are so kind , and I am so grateful …love always , megxxx
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I don’t know if you saw this, Meg, but your post inspired it. Mesmerized. xoxox
https://wordpress.com/post/32192665/2467/
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Van …oh thank you deer friend …I’m so sorry that I missed so many of y our lovely posts …I fixed that now in my settings …you’re so beautiful !
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You’re so kind with your observations and comments, Meg. Always grateful we met up here. xoxox Love and Hugs to you. 💕
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Refined, subtle thinking, Meg, matched by elegant expression
My best to you
john
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John …how to say thank you to a much admired poet makes me sit very still …you are so generously kind …love , megxxx
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There is a wonderful weave to your writing. You feel yourself bobbing in and out of the images you’re creating. Beautiful…
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Oh sweet Noelle …thank you for your beautiful comment …love , megxxx
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incredible and beautiful:) Magical…
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Mino , always a delight to read and listen , not only to your musical heart but your one of good will here …thankyou my friend , love , megxxx
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I can feel your weariness, deer Meg. Unseen, maybe, but not invisible. At least not to me and your other readers. Be well, my friend.
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Julie …the love and understanding I feel from you runs deep and matters so much , actually transforming my aloneness when I am weary or sad … thank you deer friend , I feel you as if you live next door to me in northern Michigan , so very grateful for you , your journey , your story , your life , your beautiful soul …love , megxxx
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Meg,
Your photography blows me away (again)! Great images!! The storm was amazing, even down state!
Take Care, Dale
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Thanks Dale but I only took the second photo …I don’t know who took the 2 driftwood photos as I found them on Pinterest and the storm photo is off Facebook within a series from one of the Traverse City publications and no credits printed … Sundays storm was classified as a tornado with winds over 100 mph …so devastating , Glen Arbor without power for 5 days …wishing you and family a pleasant weekend …
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Hoping, praying, wishing you are well, safe! I too sense a weariness and want the best for you. You are a friend from our pasts, and your writing has surely brought me closer to you in the last months. Meg/Peg I pray to hear/see in your words hope and joy again soon. Love you!!
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I see the antelope in the background, looking back towards the witness point– towards the gentle cup of space the zephyr lily is holding up for the sun to bless, the opening that refracts the rays arriving continuously from the promised land. Hope the heart churning settles, and the wooden floors of your heart are washed clean, revealing the eye still there in the barkless trees…
Love
Michael
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Dear dear Michael …the poem you posted today so much helped me see with the eye on that bark less tree again that barriers are truly non existent when seen through the heart of the divine , which is always love ….being human I agree with your line , sometimes we are all ” nuts ” … I love you , megxxx ( ” insanely beautiful nuts ” )
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Would you have found your Easter Island …? !!!
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A wonderful poem.
Really enjoyed.
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Sad. I can’t really place my finger but this was emotionally sad. Yet, there is beauty in your words.
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I just watched the video and had to go straight to iTunes to buy it. Wow! Impacting! Now, I understand why the words affected me so badly. Thanks for sharing.
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