Frank E Gibbard Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 In the ancient kingdom of Bhutan I sense a very contemplative man And incense smoke aroma in the air In mind's eye I am practically there Tradition like the circle of a ring Goes on upon arrival of their King Time's cape lays on all our shoulders Weighs heavily like so many boulders I know Golden Langur that you're there And breathing in the sacred Eastern air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Some vivid imagery, Frank -- Frank E Gibbard wrote: And incense smoke aroma in the air In mind's eye I am practically there ... Time's cape lays on all our shoulders Weighs heavily like so many boulders ... I know Golden Langur that you're there And breathing in the sacred Eastern air ... A worthy tribute! Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandra Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Frank, yes this it is a worth tribute. I like a lot how you expressed yourself in this poem. It is worth to read this and also to write this poem, and I am sure GL would be pleased to read so beautiful poem. I love this line Tradition like the circle of a ring and also I love the end I know Golden Langur that you're there And breathing in the sacred Eastern air Thanks for wonderful read Aleksandra Quote The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth - Jean Cocteau History of Macedonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenlangur Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hello Frank, Thank you for a wonderful commemorative poem of our King's Coronation! You've described vividly the ceremonies and rites of the crowning of the King - 'incense smoke, Time's cape (evoking the yellow ceremonial drapes of both the past and present kings)and the 'circles' of traditional dancers. It is indeed a 'sacred', historic occasion and we're still celebrating! You have admirable talent for capturing moments - historical and political in your work! Wonderfully inspirational! goldenlangur Quote goldenlangur Even a single enemy is too many and a thousand friends too few - Bhutanese saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank E Gibbard Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks Tony and Aleks for the comments and Golden, hello - thanks for reading and your graciousness. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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