Cartographers of a Multiple's Universe

Setting boundaries, drawing lines,
Mapping the geography of our multiples’ minds

It’s undiscovered, familiar territory,
A continent of islands
And we’re exploring old new low lands,
Uncovering new old high lands

We’re a brilliant yet intimate, large group of strangers
Who are migrating away from stark and harsh dangers,

Together we’re questing safe places
Where we can finally show our faces
We’re regaining our sight
Yearning toward the Light

Abandoning the mal país we’ve always known,
With which we’re too deeply acquainted –
We must leave it behind, if we’re ever to find
The way to become re-acquainted

With who we are, and with our host –
We’ve lived with her for years
Time to bring her great joy and grace
In place of bewildered, bewildering tears

She’s been host to us, now, please, let’s host her?
For as we return the favor,
We’ll become cohesive, we’ll reunite –
And that’s our only way to save her!

Signed: Rebecca’s In-Dwellers
27 May, 2008
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Dvorkis Avatar
January 20, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Very nice rhythm in this one, 'brilliant yet intimate large group of strangers who are migrating away from stark and harsh dangers' rolls very gently from each syllable to the next. If I'm reading this the right way, I think Mother Earth is the subject, our host whom we must host. Continent of islands.
Heck Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 6:23 AM
Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
George   Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 3:44 PM
PROFOUND, BEAUTIFUL AND SPIRITUAL WITH A UNIVERSAL MESSAGE. BEST WISHES IN THE NEXT ROUND, DEAR REBECCA. ELAINE
Jordan Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 5:18 AM
Rebecca - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
Brown Avatar
October 30, 2008 at 7:03 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Winter Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 5:51 AM
Warmest congrats sweet lady on making it through the first round! Good luck! Love, Shar
Mason Avatar
October 22, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Love the 2nd line ... reminds me of group therapy sessions I was in ... smile ... hope you come back soon with more of your wonderful writing, Rebecca!!
Pringle Avatar
July 17, 2008 at 9:27 AM
I miss your work Rebecca. Please post more!!!
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