let the raging rivers
polish each soul–
let the darknesses
become liquid light
as the waters still
̴ waiting ̴
for clarity to reveal
the depths—let them
return running through
the end, bringing birth
back to the source
Each time I read another puente written by Jane or Merril I tell myself I will attempt the form. This one wrote itself (with help from the Oracle of course).
A poem of redress for earthweal.
Collage inspired by Richard Diebenkorn, words inspired by Pablo Neruda.
K. 
This is beautiful, Kerfe! The transition between the two parts works perfectly, but sort of goes full circle, too–water and light. The Oracle seems to be very fond of the puente form. 😏
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She does. I didn’t start out to write in any form, but the words assembled themselves. Thanks!
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Isn’t it cool when that happens?
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Yes. Just what I needed today.
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Clarity is the watchword today. Such a beautiful poem. The art is lovely, too. Is it your work?
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Thanks Sherry. Yes its mine, as are almost all the illustrations for my poems.
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Lovely poem. I like the idea of waiting for rebirth. Your artwork is wonderful.
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Thanks Myrna.
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This races and roars along, coming full circle, dark to light, movement to stillness, bringing birth from the darkness. I like this. It’s a bridge over a raging river.
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I think the puente form is like a bridge. We need to find that center before we can figure out what direction leads to a future and not back on the same old road.
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I agree. Looking backwards and pointing the finger of blame us easy but leads nowhere. It’s the way we live now that’s important, and how it’s shaping tomorrow.
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Exactly.
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Beautifully expressed – both visually and in words.
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Thanks Suzanne.
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Lots of poems this weekend about seeing, clarity, glints of the real, clarifying — ours must be a dense time — I love the way here how souls are polished in dark spans — how important waiting is. Clarity evolves. Looking forward to what else becomes visible to you — Brendan
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Thanks Brendan. It’s a journey.
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There is a lot of sychroncity going on here at earthweal. We must all be caught in the same wave of thought seeking the lifeline of clarity. We must ride the stream of thought as, it will take us to the shores
of reflection.
Travel safely in your journey to enlightenment
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Thanks. We are all searching for it I think.
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Here’s hoping clarity is the resolution to this darkness.
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I hope so too Ken. Thanks.
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A beautiful, perfect elevensie, Kerfe! I love the image of raging rivers polishing souls and the thought of them bringing birth back to the source.
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Thanks Kim. We are mostly water after all.
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