I am going through a fallow period at the moment, not writing very much. It happens at times. This blog has been running for over eleven years and during that time I have written 664 posts. I would estimate there have been at least that many poems posted.
This poem came out of nowhere but on reflection I think it was inspired by a book I first read in the middle 70s, The Dark Twin by Marion Campbell. I must have read it at least three times over the years and it has only been republished once. If you are fortunate to see a copy buy it.
Incidentally in the story a man travels half way round the world looking for the well at the world's end and for him that well was where the story takes place, in Scotland. The story is set in prehistory when the Earth Mother religion is being usurped by a patriarchal, controlling religion. It is well worth seeking out a copy.
she walked to the edge of her world
it took as long as you’d expected
and was as difficult as it sounds
at the world’s end
she found her holy well
truth be told
the people who drew their
water everyday from it
looked at it in a different light
but kept their own counsel
grant each of us the eyes we need in this life
After all that the poem is rather brief, but I like the sentiment. It has been through many drafts as is often the way with writing that looks plain.
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Until next time.
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