Friday, December 05, 2008

Tradition Is

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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11 comments:

Ruth said...

Wow. Yes. All those things.

Gemma Wiseman said...

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!

linda may said...

A steady guide in times that change too fast....excellent.

Alisa Callos said...

Wonderful! --a love affair with antiquated manners and a guide in times that change--yes. I agree with Ruth...all of these.

Elspeth said...

Refreshing and insightful.

Marja said...

A great list of traditions

Patois42 said...

I agree. And this is marvelous.

Menduir said...

Very nice examination of tradition, in the joyous and sentimental and even horrifying aspects of it.

Thank you.
~ Jas.

Anonymous said...

simply wonderful...

Durward Discussion said...

Of such things is history made and very well done on the form.

Desert Songbird said...

Great perspective. Gives one food for thought.