robes sandles
prayer beads shimmer, slip
through fingers
tonsured head
bowed deep
pouring over poems
suits ties leather shoes
briefcase stashed with booze
files rumple
greying head
bowed deep
searching for power chord
a Tired Monk poem
I LOVE this. Such a stark contrast. Who wouldnt rather be a monk?
ReplyDeleteLOL finish to this. Strong, lotsa-stuff-between-line-breaks work.
ReplyDeleteFun contrast poem with lots of great phrasing, pictures.
ReplyDeleteI hear monks make (and DRINK!) really good beer - where do I sign up? (LOL!)
ReplyDeleteNice One Shot, Ollie old boy!!
Both bowed.. well..
ReplyDeleteLight and rapid, sharp and vivid. Liked it.
ReplyDeleteDear Ollie
ReplyDeleteVery interesting poetry.. and the comparison was perfect study in contrast... thanks for sharing...
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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shahsi makes great point about the contrast...thanks for sharing, enjoyed this...pete
ReplyDeleteLove the flash of images, the tone and the pace of the poem...brilliantly done! What an enjoyable read.
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