Today's poem was inspired by a book, The Dark Twin by Marion Campbell. It is a book I have read and reread. If you have not had the chance to read it, then you have a treat in store. In the book a character travels to the end of their world to find the holy well.
THE WELL AT THE WORLD’S END
she had walked to the edge of her world
it took as long as you’d expect
and was as difficult as it sounds
at the world’s edge
she found her holy well
truth be told
the people who drew their water
from it everyday
saw it in a different way
but kept their own counsel
grant each of us the eyes we need in this life
I like this poem because it is succinct and I think it does what a poem should do, namely take the personal and make it universal.
I leave you with Hard To Love A Man by the Magnolia Electric Company. I miss not having Jason Molina in this world.
Until next time.
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