“I see today that everyone on earth
wants the answer to the same question
but none has the language to ask it.”
~ Jim Harrison from Songs of Unreason
She gallops the globe, dawn to night
searching for wondrous words to say–
what are the sounds, what can be right?
She gallops the globe, dawn to night
seeking the language to bring light
to darkness—she questions the way.
She gallops the globe, dawn to night
searching for wondrous words to say.
To sway the world, what words are right?
What to ask, who knows what to say?
Still she journeys, circling through night
to sway the world—what words are right?
Perhaps they’re doomed, without the light
stuck, hope at bay—what is the way
to sway the world, what words are right?
What to ask, who knows what to say?
This is a double triolet (is that a thing?). I felt it needed a second stanza. This is for Day 21, of Jilly’s 28 Days of Unreason. We are writing poetry inspired by the poetry and work of Jim Harrison.
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Really enjoyed the riding rhythm – the repetitions are like galloping hooves. Very imaginative
Thank you very much, Laura!
Galloping triolet as it were! Beautiful imagery.
Thank you so much!
It’s a thing, this double triolet! More than – it rides the winds of this world and she calls out her words in such a grand way. I envy anyone who can pull this off, and you double-dipped, no less! Bravo!
Thank you very much, Jilly!
I would have enjoyed and admired this anyway, but in my present state it looks simply miraculous 🙂
Awww–thank you, Jane!
🙂
Wonderful rhythm and imagery. I had the sun in my mind the entire time.
Thank you, Frank!
I can’t help but see the Oracle here…such beautiful rhythm. (K)
Thank you very much, Kerfe.
I suppose the Oracle is everywhere. 🙂
Such exquisite rhythm
This holds so much within the parameters of our existence, the she could be a child, man or inbetween. It is often a race, a struggle and sometimes it is a gentle ride!
Thank you, Robin. You are right, it can be all of things.
I love the rhythm of this. I hope she finds the words that sway and bring the light. 🙂
Thank you, Robin. I do, too.