BASKET & POEM
He grasps his son’s robe as they head on their way.
No strength left within, yet they walk on today.
Basket & Poem
There are many faces to humanity,
Covert and overt, near and far, so they be.
BASKET & POEM
Then, from afar,we hear her warn,
Her voice on waves of silence borne.
Basket & Poem
Spaces in motion, like waves on the sea
Extending themselves inexorably.
Basket & Poem
A dream is growing in time and in space
A seed is sprouting, assuming its place.
Basket & Poem
It’s a virtue, they say, to be modest and plain,
Like light-colored things with no contrasting stain
Basket & Poem
A wave-tossed ship bears treats inside
And sends its cargo far and wide
BASKET & POEM
....
I sail through the stormiest seas
While grasping the soil, grass and trees.
BASKET & POEM
A tough grapevine and a soft date stem
Met for a curious…date. Look at them!
...
BASKET & POEM
... Between the branches, contrasts meet
Recapturing youth, its joy and heat. ...
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