Prove and Learn

I have heard eternal fires burn
With notes of lessons yet to learn,
And bathed in Basho’s lyric streams
Of Summer, Winter, Fall and Spring

I have climbed the lichen cliffs unseen
And heard that tranquil rhythmic theme 
While watching herds of elk below
And never thought to draw my bow

For there in Father’s well-laid score
Was harmony displayed, and more.
It was here I heard the fires burn
It was here I came to prove and learn

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Date: 6/13/2025 9:15:00 AM
I can read this stuff all day, I love when things rhyme along with a good theme. Well done
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Date: 5/6/2025 12:53:00 PM
Isnt it funny what poems come to us when we are doing certain things.... Normally at the gym, a lot of poetry flows through my head.. I can see you were deep in thought when you were washing up...
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Date: 4/15/2025 7:34:00 PM
Thanks for taking time to read and comment. Would you believe this one came to me while I was doing the dishes.
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Date: 4/15/2025 3:33:00 AM
Excellent poem . Decided a fave for me ! :)
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Date: 2/13/2025 4:51:00 PM
This is so classy .it reminded me of poetry from another era, the kind I wish had not gotten replaced by modern free verse.
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Dean Wood
Date: 2/14/2025 9:50:00 AM
Thank you Andrea. High praise coming from you. Glad you liked it
Date: 1/12/2025 12:07:00 PM
Beautifully poetic!
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Dean Wood
Date: 4/15/2025 7:37:00 PM
Kim, I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.
Date: 1/10/2025 8:36:00 AM
Wow great poem and flows so well! Nice to be led to today. Well done :)
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Dean Wood
Date: 1/21/2025 7:48:00 AM
Thank you Heidi. You are always so positive with your comments. I hope all is well with you!
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