Fisherman's song

sorenbarrett

Skyscraper waves far over your head
Surface your sky as you lie on its bed
from deep out of your pores monsters creep
In the eye of a hurricane dream you sleep

A tornado of fire guides your way
Voice of flame fires the clay
Now heart of stone grinds your meal
From bread pick a bone blood congeal

It drips from a barbwire crown
A fisherman can never drown
Born of a virgin daughter
He walks on troubled water

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  • orchidee

    Good write SB.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Orchi I appreciate it.

    • rin

      It was a thought-provoking poem. I may also need to consider what can be seen from the shadows of my thoughts.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks so much for the read. Some might consider this a religious poem but that is not intended the cultural archetypes from this culture were used as symbols for the message.

      • Teddy.15

        Language so very carefully chosen for each image kudos my dear sorrenbarret 🌹

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks my poetic friend your words are most appreciated

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          "It drips from a barbwire crown
          A fisherman can never drown
          Born of a virgin daughter
          He walks on troubled water"

          Wow! These words cap off an already image-rich and deep poem. I know you are not a religious person, my dear friend Soren, but these words speak all levels of truth, especially spiritual truth. The Biblical references are masterful and serve the larger point of the poem without falling into the trap of being interpreted religiously...a fine line that you have walked with finesse, my friend. This is art...speaking truth...pure and simple. 🌹👏 Faved!

          • sorenbarrett

            You humble me dear friend. So right to see them for what they are archetypal images just as I use Greek, Norse, or Oriental. They all point the same direction. Thank you so much for your enlightened review

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              You are welcome, my friend. Thank you for enlightening us with your poem!

            • Neville



              My mental muscle is thoughtfully exercised & lies aching for the next chapter & its own recovery .. Nice one too my friend .. Neville 😎👍

            • Tony36

              Great write

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Tony

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome

                • David Wakeling

                  So many vivid images here. So well constructed. A hint of Jesus as well

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you David I appreciate your reading of this poem and your comments. Yes I will use archetypes from any genre.

                  • Thad Wilk

                    A wonderful poem
                    and fisherman's song! 🐠🐟
                    Eloquently penned my friend!
                    Made me wanna sing along! 🎵 🎶 🎶
                    Thanks for sharing, loved it! 😍
                    Best regards ✌️ Thad

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Thad I appreciate the read and comment

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Great words soren.

                      Andy

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you so much Gold appreciate your words



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