Ronin 2

Far now from harm and my own evils
I look to the blowing bamboo for absolution
Banging knocking striking each other
here and there without recourse or resolution
infinite battles with wind and rain
and peace
in times of suns warmth friends again
quiet neighbors
a moments respite before the ignorance of man
ignites a fire 
which reduces us all to ash
and I walk once again from hope to horror
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mehta Avatar
March 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM
Congratulations on the 11th place win in the contest of Rick, ryan
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Ryan, in ^Rick's contest "Spirit Eye". Love, Carol
George   Avatar
March 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Brilliant metaphor, Ryan. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN, Lainie
Sweetheart Avatar
March 2, 2011 at 5:01 AM
Congrats Ryan on your wonderful win in the spirit eye contest with this marvelous entry luv.. enjoy....
Maverick Avatar
March 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM
good placement here Ryan.
Guzzi Avatar
February 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM
See here you should have combined 1 & 2 on one page for me they are too short to be two parts...fret? Light & Love
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