Cape Reinga

Lorenz

guardian of the house of tears 

I escape into the transcendence

of the accursed arts academy .

In the confusion of my inner laughter

a crazy bird carries me to a forbidden island

where the echo of a dishevelled haka resounds.

Cape Reinga where my wandering ends.

Wherever the blue ocean ,

marries a sea girl azure .

 A long white cloud heralds a season of tears

that's the pilgrim's rain will wipe away ...

I'll walk the cape Reinga path ,

my soul exalted by a passion of immensity

 I'd offer myself to the indigo ,

 devotee a savage adoration ...

Am I nothing more than a navigator

aboard a shipwreck  still anchored 

to some shred of reason ?

Animal filled with the finery 

of  my inner landscapes fury ?

I'm just a Peter Pan avatar 

grayed out  with  marvelous ,

my eyed fixed on the line of hope

through the bars of the hotel california

and waiting for the majestuous island bird...

  • Author: lorenz (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 1st, 2025 05:05
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • sorenbarrett

    Traveler indeed in body, mind and spirit through other times and dimensions. Lovely symbols used in this poem.

  • Lorenz

    A sacred place for the Maoris
    Te Rerenga Wairua '' Where spirits take flight ''

  • Tony36

    Excellent write

    • Lorenz

      Many thanks ! This place is so inspiring !

      • Tony36

        You're welcome

      • Ellen Marsell

        Cape Reinga is a symbolic place. On the one hand, it's the tip of the land in front of the vast ocean. But for the Maori, it is a sacred place from which souls depart to the next world. Emotionally and spiritually, it is the boundary where maps, routes and landmarks end. It's a place where one is left to one's own devices. It is not a place where answers are sought, but a place where silence is sought ... Great poem!

        • Lorenz

          A place between land,sea and sky that leaves you with a deep feeling of unity !

        • Sealgair

          No one would stop you from enjoying the scenery sitting on the hillside as there are not many tourists. However, the best time to get to Reinga is at sunset in good weather. It is quite windy on the Cape.

          I really enjoyed reading this poem. Beautiful work!

          • Lorenz

            Magic New Zealand !



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