a year of growth that's marked upon the wall
a calendar alight with holy days
a private joke, a well-worn loving phrase
a worker trampled at a shopping mall
a raucous crowd of fans behind a team
a group of friends revisiting old haunts
a round of gifts that no-one really wants
a speech that started with "I have a dream"
a picnic on a checkered tablecloth
a candle calling home a restless moth
a steady guide in times that change too fast
an ankle-chain that drags stones from the past
a love affair with antiquated manners
an army marching under faded banners.
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Friday, December 05, 2008
Tradition Is
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Wow. Yes. All those things.
Love how each line of this sonnet seems to represent a level of tradition. And what makes it so interesting, perhaps traditions we acknowledge subconsciously!
A steady guide in times that change too fast....excellent.
Wonderful! --a love affair with antiquated manners and a guide in times that change--yes. I agree with Ruth...all of these.
Refreshing and insightful.
A great list of traditions
I agree. And this is marvelous.
Very nice examination of tradition, in the joyous and sentimental and even horrifying aspects of it.
Thank you.
~ Jas.
simply wonderful...
Of such things is history made and very well done on the form.
Great perspective. Gives one food for thought.
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