Elders
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under Free Verse, Poetry, dark drama, homage, wisdom
Elders
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reason’s blaze burned brightly
now nearly spent
insight’s coals cool
grow ashen
yet the core still dances deep amber
your flame of logic
once a vivid light
that pierced the darkness of ignorance
and narrow vision
that flared radiant
sparking inquiry
that shone as a bold beacon
a seeker’s torch
enlightenment’s fire
reduced now to ember
but still warming those
who draw near
and stir your smoldering wisdom
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rob kistner © 2009
March 28th, 2009 at 3:42 am
Wonderful imagery. The amber ember is still glowing!
March 28th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
smoldering wisdom! that is what I am hoping to gain with age!
Nice to pop in again on u Rob, hope u are well
(btw.. love this sensual music!)
March 29th, 2009 at 11:29 am
‘Insight’s coals cool, grow ashen’…lovely! I really enjoyed this take on getting older.
April 2nd, 2009 at 4:36 am
I love how this poem spiraled downward to deep smoldering wisdom. I like to believe that this trail of age we follow brings us to a place where the young come to warm themselves and learn.
As always, Rob, the images you paint with words
refresh the soul.
April 7th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
I’m not so sure I appreciate this one! I am finding that the seniors I have been meeting have little fire. Thoughtful…thank you.