I was reminded yesterday how wonderful it is when authors infuse their work with poetry. Once words have stirred the soul in that way, they never die. This poem came to me before bedtime and I felt compelled to pass it on to my fellow-writers:
Scribe's Faith
In living days we find
There is a fearsome beauty in survival
And dignity in suffering and triumph
That cannot be denied...
...But when I'm gone -- when body turns to ash
And mind is but a whisper --
When memory loses its tenacious hold --
When pain and joy that would not be forgot
Are fairy dust to fly upon the wind,
Still I shall be heard,
For I have known the power of the word.
Donna Carrick, January 11, 2010
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Comments (3)
Thanks, Donna, for posting this to share with the world.
My favorite line: And mind is but a whisper --
I love your approach to what will come eventually, when we will no longer experience life as it is, when death comes.
Having the enjoyment and experience with the magic of story is truly worth the time; it adds a depth to our lives that lives on....
Posted by Dawn Herring | January 11, 2010 4:53 PM
Posted on January 11, 2010 16:53
Very nice, Donna. I enjoy poetry :)
I'm really enjoying your book, The First Excellence. You've created such vivid characters and a realistic setting. I love how you've built the suspense so far!
Posted by Jemi Fraser | January 11, 2010 5:24 PM
Posted on January 11, 2010 17:24
Thank you both for visiting and I'm glad you enjoyed my poem. And Jemi, thanks also for reading The First Excellence -- I really appreciate it.
Best in writing, Dawn & Jemi.
Donna
Posted by Donna Carrick | January 11, 2010 6:49 PM
Posted on January 11, 2010 18:49