Water Brothers

"Brightly, brightly, and with Beauty",
quoted Mr. Valentine.
In fullness Grok; to cherish, flock-
this Ghost of Yours and Mine.

I've decided to discorporate
at this friendly hour.
Water Brothers, don't hesitate-
I am yours to devour!

*Homage to "Stranger in a Strange Land". If you've never read the book, this poem will 
be quite difficult to understand, I'm afraid.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mohammed Avatar
March 12, 2014 at 7:51 PM
Fantastic work here Archaic. I never read the book but I love the feelings felt when I perused this one. It will be added to my favorites from you. Keep smiling my friend until next time we meet again. But for now I'm off again. Keep well okay : ) Adieu
That Archaic Poet Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 11:49 AM
Great to see you, friend Mustapha! You have been sorely missed; thanks for dropping in on me. I always appreciate when you stop by and thank you for the warm compliments :)
Peterson Avatar
January 23, 2014 at 10:41 PM
Great poem Chan, and I definitely Grok, having read this Heinlein years ago. This is poetry of a high order.
Peterson Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 9:51 AM
Yes, you increased my appetite.
That Archaic Poet Avatar
January 24, 2014 at 7:52 AM
I'm glad "cannibalism" can be considered "high order" lol. Most people will not grok that that's what the poem is essentially about, in the Martian custom, of course. Thanks for the review, Mark :)
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