The Seeker

Hungering, thirsting, my stammering lips burst
With words floundering at the bridge of need
I stagger each lonely time away from the curst
The broken wings of long lament, the dry weed
Of discontent, the abused bitter penitent. And I
In circles return each time to voids where I cry.

I am the seeker of the Golden Fleece fated still
To suffer in the thrill of desire, I am voyager
For Holy Grail, proofing substance of that hill
Where hung the Creator and the good great giver
Bringing my bareness to be filled, and to know
What is this desire in me that must glow and glow?

There before you I know I am incomplete, rift
Of dominion and indwelling to the full extreme
I am the latent wonder, the bloom of broken gift
The child tossed about inside a wide sea of dream
And when I unite with her, beyond passion, we
As one receiving you, give us, Lord, thy eternity.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Yamin Avatar
April 18, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Wow!!! What a great inspirational poem. Beautifully rhymed it captures the heart. Captivating imagery, use of metaphors and medieval legend -most enchanting. Thanks also for your brilliant comments on my poem May We Smile. I am touched. -Mohammad
Shahwan Avatar
April 18, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Beautiful poem...seeking for the holy grail as a reason to start you voyage. Unique.
Austin Avatar
April 18, 2009 at 6:52 AM
Beautifully written, David. I suppose that's the whole agony and thrill of life, the seeking, the knowledge which seems to elude. Good to hear from you. Love, daver
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