Coram Deo, the letters of the expedition below, part one: to take in the passages below

N Jacob

My name is Johannan Boaz, I am leading an expedition of twelve men into the mountains, early expeditions proved fruitful, so be my mark foolishness. For if you are reading this letter, it means I have gone missing with my men.

 

I beg, do not come looking for us.

May God save our souls.

 

Johannan Boaz, 1634

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With twelve I travel, into mountain peaks

To find the womb to lead us passages below

 

Whipping wind cutting at cheeks

But stop, they inquire for why,

To ahead of sky I point to fiery mist ahead.

 

Meeting gaze of thirty eyes

Gift to see, lays Eden

A fog distance away.

 

Twelve afoot of this misty pass

To stand before the passages below.

 

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  • sorenbarrett

    A great poetic write of exploration that reads not only poetically but as a statement of courage. Well done

    • N Jacob

      Thank you for your kind words!

      • sorenbarrett

        You are most welcome

      • arqios

        Full on and possessed of great depth. Most engaging read.

        • N Jacob

          Thank you for your kind words.



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