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THE WATCHMAN - "Watch" a poem
inspired by Björn Rudberg at dVerse
The notion of conscience and accountability is perhaps one of the central essences of what it is to be human – a concept that is here presented by the symbol of the “watchman” …. Here are three quick associations ….
The notion of conscience and accountability is perhaps one of the central essences of what it is to be human – a concept that is here presented by the symbol of the “watchman” …. Here are three quick associations ….
Watch
Born to bear witness
to not turn away from
memory of buildings falling
to ash cindering september
air – born to bear witness
to look with steadfast eyes
on mountains of shoes and
bones - testament to cruelty
Born to bear witness as the
bloat-bellied children cry be
they close or globe afar flung
The marble turns- from navied
night to noon blazing sun –
the watchman records all in
indelible ink upon the souls
born to bear witness – for it is
they who shall enrich the soil
of the future with the ash of
remembrance
2 after-thoughts....
No witness
“I did it” the small
child shouted proud
running in through
the door announcing
a kindness to another
“You have undone all”
spoke the grandfather
with your telling –
you have enlarged
only your own ego –
A watchman is silent,
silk moving smoothly
in grace of thought,
and mitzvoth - seeking
no witness
ever
The White Rabbit
It was a child’s tale
of looking glass and
wonderland and yet
it is the white rabbit
watching the time to
reach a slippery date
this vested lagomorph
who lingers as the first
watchman–scurrying to
best his best under stress
and duress – as time slides
sideways
Pearl, each of these is so strong. They awe me. The first one moves me most of all, in fact gives me chills. When you write, you WRITE! Whew.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Mary - thank you very much ... I surely will have sweet dreams aftr such a lovely comment... :)
DeleteOh the first one is so strong, really there's the reason the watchmen need to see, there's always a cause behind it all. Wonderful to read you words.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bjorn - your comment means a great deal to me - deeply appreciated
DeleteLove the wisdom, the messages, the metaphors, the power of these...
ReplyDeleteOh Nurit - thank you - Powerful comment on my attempt at the prompt that moves right to my heart.
DeleteWow, all excellent interpretations of "the watchman" theme! This phrase grabbed me, "the watchman records all in indelible ink upon the souls born to bear witness" and I learned a new word (lagomorph) - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI refreshed my memory on this new word. I did enjoy writing the line you chose. Thank you so very much for stopping - your comments are so very very much appreciated.
DeleteAll three are such astounding pieces :D Bravo!
ReplyDeleteOh Sanaa - thank you so very much - high praise indeed - you humbled me
DeleteOh.. Lord when do humans become
ReplyDeleteso shy.. to not share achievements
in life is a disorder
that i used
to have..
named
Autism..
i finally get
over it..
and i hear
about it
again..
smiles..
again..
quiet is
only for
those who
care not to sing..
and that's OK too..
as even in the
rest of the
animal
kingdom
about
20% of
all species
are suggested
to be born this way..
but perhaps even
they can
change
too..
as we
more or less
share the same
epigenetic potential
for change.. IF the
challenge for that
IS enough..
but enough on
that i sing..
i sing..;)
Not quite sure how to respond to your comment - thank you for stopping by.
DeleteEach one is unique but the first one is an amazing response with "born to bear witness" ~
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much
DeleteI enjoyed all three of these. They are all very different, yet each is a perfect response to the dVerse prompt. I was going to comment on which is my favorite, but I can't decide. I think the second one spoke to me most on the idea of doing to do and be a blessing rather than to be seen. The grandfather's words seem harsh, but they are true enough. Peace, Linda
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for stopping and commenting - I am delighted that you enjoyed my attempts and were sympathetic to the lessons of the grandfather.
DeleteI enjoyed all three of these, but the first one is riveting. It just made me say "wow" out loud.
ReplyDeleteVery powerful message... eloquently expressed.
Oh my goodness that is a beautiful response - thank you so much for sharing it with me :)
DeleteThe power of your poetry sings loud and clear.
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