Vagabond

“A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.” (quote by Miyamoto Musashi, author of Vagabond, a Japanese historical fiction manga series based on the life of legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi and his journey of self-discovery as he seeks to perfect his swordsmanship and achieve a higher understanding of the world.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ They're here for just a short time Long enough to recite their lines ~Poetic Vagabonds~ Out to hitch a ride From the rhyme as it passes by ~Poetic Vagabonds~ Hopping into the front seat Before the poem pulls out to leave ~Poetic Vagabonds~ Weaving along roads of rhyme Without regard for the passage of time ~Poetic Vagabonds~ They go unheeded as the stream Without a care, it would seem ~Poetic Vagabonds~ Writing with affection alliteratively Using metaphors and similes creatively ~Poetic Vagabonds~ Willing to let the world go by, With valor in their kindling eye ~Poetic Vagabonds~ Living with joy supreme, with heart sublime, Restless are they, these sojourners of time ~Poetic Vagabonds~ Between the lines you will read What could be their basic need ~Poetic Vagabonds~ Do treat these poets gently Such a fragile entity ~Poetic Vagabonds~