Humbelright

...for my yeoman brothers and sisters


Beneath the ancient ewe, my limbs grow 
strong. Ever watchful of the bayn-scurry 
crow.These fields I wander know my 
footfall well, for thee- I sharpen arrow and 
wax my bow. With gifts of chert, and 
streams to quench, this land I must 
protect.

His Will be mine, my only prayer; swoop 
like the hawk when set upon, and tangle 
wings in fearsome clench. My lads and I 
with feathered hearts, brave winds that 
blow; but tumble not. 

Darkened skies and chains that rattle; 
forge iron limbs like ghosts we battle.
When you pass us on the street, a steady 
gait and calm pervades. Calamity our lords 
invent, may bend our will, but never 
break.

Just as the tide implores the moon; stay 
the course! God's Will be true.



03/09/14
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Kendrick Avatar
March 23, 2014 at 9:37 AM
I especially like the last two lines..Great poetry that I have just read..Sara
Lamoureux Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 5:27 PM
This one is filled with mystery, I enjoyed reading it Jim.
Chircop Avatar
March 10, 2014 at 8:44 AM
Aw Jimbo..Always such pleasure to read your poetry..I just wish I had time to read much much more..An excellent post.Hope mama is better.
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