The Pilgrimage

the dark raven 
beckons my soul
amidst quaint cackling of
the jackals mangling hisses 
I witnessed flowers bloom
 
as the giant oaks
began to kneel at my feet
I witnessed his face 
why I heard his voice
the mauve sky rumbled 

the clay ground crumbled 
at this beautiful coming
sweet Jerusalem in view
the clouds took a bow 
as the sun rose over

the weeping sea 
the earth lifted tilted
pouring salted tears into 
the ravishing springs 
leading to rivers edge 

where naught is bathing 
my heart on fire 
at this coming desire
upon mount olives 
Zion is removed 

my soul grooved
the master's plans 
created in his hands
a holy reunion 
of spirit and man

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 12/13/2020 3:32:00 AM
adored writing this piece in memory of peter gargano...12-15-2013
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Date: 12/15/2013 8:51:00 AM
The raven in Norse mythology is a negative creature (Vikings may disagree!) but Yolanda, you seem to have metamorphosed it into a positive symbol. Clever. Best wishes, Peter Peter Dorr 15/12/13
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Yolanda Nicholsen
Date: 1/21/2018 9:12:00 AM
Thank you Peter
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