There are few of us left
In this modern world
We are an anachronism
Left untouched and unhampered by civilization
On the far mountain lies our small shanty
Where dwelt my father and my mother before me
Where wild flowers beacon and fresh water from mountain springs
Glitter under the sun
Sturdy crops begging less from the soil and rain
Abound our hillside farm carved by my father in his youth
And free-roaming goats and chicken
Walk with abandon on our sloping yard
By the wisdom of our ancestors we learn
To commune with the Lord; to give thanks,
For the green crops in the field
And healthy animals grazing on the grass
Our day is special when we trek down
From our shanty, to the town by the sea
To savor the luxury of breakfast at the town market
And barter our farm crops with catch from the sea
Our strong limbs carry us down
From our high shanty to the town by the sea
And bring us up on hard climbs
Back to our high shanty
We are an anachronism of the generation
As we still wait in eager anticipation
The noisy serenades at dusk and wake-up calls at dawn
By the birds of freedom aloft tall trees or floating on gentle winds
Beautiful poem! Your talent soars, I enjoyed reading this.
Blessings & Peace,
~Linda
Amen
John Michael Domino
"We are an anachronism of the generation
As we still wait in eager anticipation
The noisy serenades at dusk and wake-up calls at dawn
By the birds of freedom aloft tall trees or floating on gentle winds"
Thank you for this song, and thank you for your comment on my story... I wait to read more of you...
In Spirit,
Bear
Regino, "A Primitive Mountain Farmer's Song" is filled with such lush imagery one can visualize each step taken. Seemingly vast land for eyes to soar and behold it seems like quite a blessing although there is much work to do. I always believed as you see the poetry was waiting inside of you beckoning to escape.
Your poetry is just as wonderful and powerful as your narrative presentations. I am so glad you continued and built upon what was already embedded deep inside of you.
Dear Friend continued blessings always,
Sincerely Gwendolyn
This is a truthful write on the native farmers whose strength come as natural as the morning sun, lovers of the soil, and heirs to every harvest. Excellent.
Cynthia
Thanks Regino,
For taking me there with you. Rockie Coppolella
Be well,
Sheri
I wish you would do more poems. This is great!I love the way you describe things and I can picture what it is like. Beautiful!You really have a gift! Thank you for sharing it.
With love,
Cindy
Gina
(Regina) Your name caught my eye.
blessin's,
cynth'ya lewis reed
www.walkamongwords.blogspot.com
Regis
most enjoyable reading
Welcome to Our Den
Peace be with you
William
To commune with the Lord; to give thanks,
For the green crops in the field
And healthy animals grazing on the grass
Really enjoyed this poem, my friend, and I wish more of us could now learn to do the same.
(((HUGS))) y amor mucho, tu amiga en Tejas, Karen Lynn. :D
Mary