“...Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire
Speak through the earthquake, wind and fire,
O still, small voice of calm.”
In roar and surge of voracious vowels...
of meteoric metaphors, of swirling similes,
come the journalist, the editor,
the TV and radio reporter.
But speaks for itself – a solitary picture;
silent, yet enlightening. A woman –
swathed in woollen blanket
by the ocean’s edge...
at her feet, all around, as far as the eye
can see, debris of what used to be
a thriving, bustling village;
her community...
Swept away; husband, children, friends.
Only listen to the whisper of a tear
on her cheek, and the shadow
of the word, unsaid...
in God's name, “Why?”
Comments
Cavalcaderl | March 15, 2011 - 12:57
new Silver-Spun-Sand
Absolutely word true and perfect.
Couldn't put it better myself.
This comes from bible doesn't it. I think.
Have agood week thanks for all.
He will reign King Of King's
all over the earth.
julie xx
Silver Spun Sand | March 15, 2011 - 13:23
Hi, Julie,
The quote is indeed a hymn called, 'Dear Lord and Father of Mankind'.
Thanks for reading;-)
Tina xx
skinner_jennifer | March 15, 2011 - 13:24
Tina, it's so sad what is happening over in Japan,
your poem said it all, nothing can take away the
saddness for these poor inocent people.
Your expression of:-
A woman -
swathed in a woolen blanket
by the oceans edge...
at her feet, all around, as far as the eye
can see, debris of what used to be
a thriving, busling village;
her community...
This said it all for me, it makes you realise how
lucky we are, don't you think?
Thankyou for explaining your feelings so well.
Jenny.
Dark Fox | March 15, 2011 - 13:25
so deep and moving as usual.
Silver Spun Sand | March 15, 2011 - 13:43
Jenny - yes it is indeed heartbreaking. Thanks, so much, for reading this.
Tina
Silver Spun Sand | March 15, 2011 - 13:44
Dark Fox - many thanks.
Tina
Cavalcaderl | March 15, 2011 - 16:13
New Silver-Spun-Sand
Sorry, course it is we used to
sing it. "Dear Lord and Father Of
Mankind forgive our foolish ways.
In deeper reverence praise.
Thankyou
julie xx
seashore | March 15, 2011 - 17:15
I was drafting something on the same subject, Tina - but you have beaten me to it in more ways than one, though I may still do mine a bit later as it's very different to yours.
Great piece. I can't get that image out of my head, can you?
Coral
Silver Spun Sand | March 15, 2011 - 17:22
You are indeed right, Julie. Actually, I'll let you into a secret. My hubbie and I chose it as one of our hymns on our wedding day;-)
Tina xx
Silver Spun Sand | March 15, 2011 - 17:24
Coral - you must post yours, undoubtedly;-) I shall look forward to reading it.
As for 'that' picture, which I saw in the Daily Telegraph, a day or so ago now, and which you also obviously saw,it is indeed so very haunting.
Many thanks for reading.
Tina
shoe | March 15, 2011 - 18:31
Well put, a picture says it all doesn't it?
Silver Spun Sand | March 15, 2011 - 18:40
It certainly does, shoe...and it did.
Your thoughtful comment, more than appreciated.
Tina
Dynamaso | March 17, 2011 - 04:39
I think I saw the same photo. Such a powerful image. I've been wrestling with a way to write something about the disaster but I don't think I could match yours. A very powerful piece indeed.
Silver Spun Sand | March 17, 2011 - 08:46
Once seen, never forgotten - that image.
Many thanks for reading and for your kind comment.
Tina
MistakenMagic | March 17, 2011 - 11:54
'In roar and surge of voracious vowels...
of meteoric metaphors, of swirling similes,
come the journalist, the editor,
the TV and radio reporter.'
- love the atmosphere created by these lines, Tina. A truly enthralling yet devastating piece.
Magic xxx
Silver Spun Sand | March 17, 2011 - 12:01
Thanks, Magic.
After seeing 'that picture' in the press, a poem I felt compelled to write. Each day the news from Japan gets worse and I hope and pray things will get better real soon, although for far too many, sadly, they never will.
Tina xxx