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Spirit Grass

spirit grass

wind wanders through 
invisible bison graze
raise dust devils that flirt with larks
buzzing insects in the air
swirl dip rise into the sun

swishes almost whispers
play around ears 
not quite within range for words
ghosts less than clear
more than shadows, skydance

green blades reach
between the bones of children
grandmothers, mothers, wise men
sweet red blood fed the roots
a time ago
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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October 23, 2017 at 6:14 PM
Genocide of first people? Slaughter of the bison? Assassination of the prairie grasses by domesticated livestock? All of the above? None of the above? The universe responds in kind occasionally. Fires, earthquakes and such. Yet spirit survives. I guess. Maybe too much wandering in the sagebrush on my daily walkabout. Pretty stuff, smells good. Didn't used to notice. Sometimes I even listen. A pensive poop I seem to be today... sorry. ~ j
Evans Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 9:14 PM
"green blades reach between the bones of children." Really like this line. Nice allegory you have here.
Cresswell Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 9:33 PM
Thank you Richard.
Daniel Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 7:51 AM
Deep poetry here, Patricia, well done:)
Cresswell Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 8:21 AM
Something I am wrestling with thank you for understanding.
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October 18, 2017 at 10:49 PM
Speechless. How about "fave".
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October 19, 2017 at 7:26 AM
Thank you Maureen. You seem o be coming back to yourself. I hope this month is easier for you.
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