A charioteer

I journey upright
in an unseen four-horse chariot,
along the eternal path of time—
a charioteer;
with slackened reins
I calmly appear before you.

Motionless beside your absence,
at the navel of your land,
amidst your Pythian Games—
a charioteer;
with broken reins
I hold fast your imperishable feats.

Serene, I journey alongside
in your victory celebrations,
along the meandering ribbon of the Kabeiroi—
a charioteer;
with balanced reins
I glorify serenity and grace.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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September 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM
An "unseen" ancient Greek charioteer travelling through time. I love the depiction of the reins: "slackened, broken, balanced." A great read.
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