making strange
perhaps we might learn
to use some of the old
words.
propitiation. ransom.
redemption.
maybe we could rediscover
what they meant when they
said
Lord of Hosts. The Lion
& the Lamb.
Bread of Heaven.
we could make things
strange.
repopulate our language with
new figures.
pelican. peacock. unicorn.
let’s make all the old
things new.
it is
not too late.
4 comments:
Dear EdStuff,
In my humble opinion, your poem works as an intro/outline/communion table of contents for your next trinity of poems. Perhaps, you could title each one as "Propitiation," "Ransom," and "Redemption" and then embody each lyric with the fascinating figures of the pelican, peacock, and unicorn, respectively. Make them strange as only strangers in a strange land can do.
Write on!
Best,
P-Daddy
Looking forward to more of your NaPoWriMo poems in the coming days!
Cheers,
P
ooooohhh...i like that idea, paul. i may just try that.
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