headphones rest
tight on tonsured head
robe sleeves rolled high
deep in monk work
praying, raking, sweeping
Novice sees and ponders
What holy music fills those monk ears?
Tibetan horns? deep and rolling
Holy brothers chanting? those most ancient prayers
David's Psalms? sweet sweet praise
no
remember these are humbucker poems
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I'd love to hear your guess...
the Tired Monk
Well, I could say brother Cash, since I know you like him. It's a safe bet. But I'll go out on a limb and say...The Clash.
ReplyDeleteI think in our Tired Monk there exists a free spirit and maybe, just maybe he is listening to Steppenwolf's Born to be Wild...
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
Tired Monk needs to hear rock n' roll to remind him, that angels sing in many tones! ;D
ReplyDeleteIt has to be something groovy, as I can tell his fingers are just itching to pick up the Stratocaster. I love this, Ollie. As always.
ReplyDeletePerhaps John Lee Hooker...?
ReplyDeleteThe Stones...maybe?
ReplyDeleteRUSH 2112? No? Well it is one of my personal favs, can't wait to hear what you heard 8^D
ReplyDeleteI think it's Nat King Cole...singing 'The autumn leaves pass by my windows..' :)
ReplyDeleteI think the monk is up to date with his music. I would guess he is working to the music of "Train."
ReplyDeleteStairway to Heaven?
ReplyDeleteAnything from Bob Dylan to Pink Floyd would suit just fine.the things is, as long as the monk does his work aright, what he listens to matters lest to those he serves.
ReplyDeletedeep in monk work... love that line. I'm going to go for George Harrison or Eric Clapton playing little old red Lucy - possibly on While my Guitar Gently Weeps.
ReplyDeleteIf he's working energetically, rhythmically, he's def listening to some good and hot salsa music. Yep, the monk is trying to expand his cultural awareness.
ReplyDeleteMy guess is metal - for a monk who seems in fine fettle today.
ReplyDeleteOh, I often wonder what people are listening to on their ipods. I'll guess, Eric Clapton, Autumn Leaves
ReplyDeleteHow hoppin' is this party you host? I'm thinking a mix... JayZ, Coldplay, Alicia Keys and John Mayer for the fun of it.
ReplyDeleteLots of people this could be I suppose--but the music would have to jump for me!
ReplyDeleteNo sure I know you well enough to hazard a guess, but I'm going for a far-out Beethoven tune! Monks can get very zoned on Ludwig's music.
ReplyDeleteClapton!
ReplyDeleteHow about Mark Mothersbaugh?
ReplyDeleteRock and roll ~ Smiles ~
ReplyDeleteHave a good week ~
I have no guess.
ReplyDeleteAwesome tone and imagery once again.
Are you doing okay, Ollie? Just checking in.......hope you are well. Do the young novices get stockings at Christmas?
ReplyDeletehahahahah definitely not clapton.
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