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In the Valley of Swat

(Wind River Sunrise, 2015)

Swastika Girls

In the Valley of Swat
The Holy Ghosts of rishis dwell
After all this time
All these changes
Nothing can erase
The lingering scent
Of gnosis

(10/7/23)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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October 7, 2023 at 4:29 PM
An intriguing poem, James. I must admit, I'm not familiar with some of the terms you've used here ... off to the dictionary. Have a great weekend, my friend. Bill
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October 7, 2023 at 5:39 PM
Yes, a bit esoteric. Google the images of the place, it's Pakistan's idyllic alps, rich in history, marred by years of armed conflict. My pic from the Continental Divide in Wyoming looks kind of like it. It's on my bucket list but not a likely tick...
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