Ancient unforgiving tree,
O would that your boughs could bend
for the lowly likes of me
Still; unyielding be
Pearls to swine ye never lend,
ancient unforgiving tree
Eyes unclouded see
Fraying blindfold, ever mend
for the lowly likes of me
Mythic tragedy
One more Hero's Journey penned,
ancient unforgiving tree
Pay the boatman's fee
Once more 'round the river bend
for the lowly likes of me
Sweet purgatory
Sentenced to your garden tend,
ancient unforgiving tree,
for the lowly likes of me.
About the Creator
J
I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil
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Letter to our Queer & Trans Youth
Hey, you. I thought I’d start this letter by telling you a little about myself, just so you know who you’re dealing with. I’m an emotional dad, father to three amazing kids who we met through the foster care system, and whose presence in our lives has really transformed my sense of responsibility to the communities that surround us. The connections we’ve made with one another, with our extended families, and with the communities where we live and look for belonging have catapulted us into this whirlwind of emotional tumult which, while not easy by any stretch of the measure, has also been remarkably healing. I realize ours is really only a one-sided chosen family, since our kids didn’t get to choose to live here, but I’d like to think that they did choose to let us love them, which allowed them to grow to love us. And I think that’s where I want to go with this letter- to a place where you can find belonging and healing- even if the pathway there may be peppered with some emotional tumult.
By F Cade Swanson5 days ago in Pride
Comments (3)
I never knew of Tarkovsky, but he sounds fascinating to have died so young-ish. I learned something new. Great ode to him. I think.
I like Tarkovsky, too. 😉
This was so hauntingly beautiful! Loved your Villanelle!