Kings and Gods

Gods and kings battle evermore.
Arms stretching and grasping for one another.
Who could be the victor in such an equal match?

Gods and kings are both vain in their presentation, in their absolution.
Crowns fit well when shaped for the head.
Power and prestige make fearful followers, but not loyal ones.

Battle on presidents of the 21st century.
God’s and kings, you mimic until them you manifest.

Remember the old trees, withered and weathered? They hold more wisdom in their rotting bark than you ever possessed.

Remember the wide rivers, the commanding ocean waves ? Look and remember you are NOT the whole universe.

YOU are just a tiny part.

16 responses to “Kings and Gods”

Woodsy

January 8, 2020 at 8:30 pm

And yet there are some…

Some with whom the kings and presidents would never deign to speak…

some who stand tiny on their beaches, looking out to distant shores…

seeing the echoes of new worlds from ghe depths of an imagination that no president could legislate for.

Not small at all.

Broken perhaps. Shackled and labelled, held in check…

but not small at all.

There are some, invisible to those who battle for the illusion of dominion, who stand writ large by their words and their hearts –

seen by a Universe that aches to be made of such textures.

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  January 8, 2020 at 8:57 pm
  
  Wow absolutely incredible. 🙂 great comment . Thank you for stopping by 🙂
  
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2. BrittnyLee
  
  January 8, 2020 at 9:01 pm
  
  The battle will rage.
  Empty hearts will fight to be filled.
  Filling them only with more emptiness, perceived power.
  The greatest king is only recognized by the ones who seek him.
  Jesus looks down and cries for the kings of Earth, only men.
  Men with money and power and an empty heart.
  
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Woodsy

January 8, 2020 at 9:15 pm

May I live in your heart?
See through your eyes?
Weave my silent music in the pauses when you speak?
See the stars sparkle,
deep behind the eyes of those you talk to?
See the smile
when they find me in you?

May I take off the mask of tides?
Step out of the oceans?
Roll down from the mountains?
Glide down from the clouds?
Circle free of the breeze
and orbit your soul?

May I walk with you,
carrying my galaxies through your imagination?
Living what they never write in books,
deep within your wordless core?
May I light your road in rainy places?
Paint my beacons in your face?
And see horizons glow
deep behind the eyes of those you talk to?
Feel the smile
when they find me in you?

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  January 8, 2020 at 9:32 pm
  
  Wow do you write free flow too ? The comment I wrote back was free flow . That’s very impressive my friend! John you have talent !
  
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BrittnyLee

January 8, 2020 at 9:33 pm

Literally sounds like words Jesus would speak:)

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Woodsy

January 8, 2020 at 10:08 pm

That’d be awesome…
in the real sense of the word…
to speak with a voice that reached out from between the molecules and the galaxies,
scribbled the Universe into a face
and smiled,
like a flower opening,
spilling the kind of touch that catches your breath
and promises you something rich and tender beyond the next heartbeat,
even when your blood runs cold.
To speak with a voice that whips all those rules and petty things out of the cathedral
and leaves you there,
seeing someone you might yet want to be.

Wow…
to speak with a voice like that
and keep it real,
keep it true.
What an honour that would be.

(Sorry… doing this has lifted me from a dire place tonight, so thank you for that. Words, blessings, saviours, stars… we catch them wherever they find us… and in a world too eager to package and sell them, we try to nurture the redemption that comes from staying true to the poetry, even when the rain threatens to wash it away).

Stay true. Keep stretching. And thank you.

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  January 8, 2020 at 10:28 pm
  
  I’m glad to hear that. It’s awesome you say that because that’s the main reason I post my poetry to reach out to people and let them know they’re not alone. I hope all is well 🙂 thanks for sharing part of your journey with me ! Poetry heals 🙂 It’s gotten me through a lot. You’re an incredible writer. I hope you know my friend!
  
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Scrunch Foldington

January 9, 2020 at 10:45 am

I came here for one poem and went on a wild ride. 🙂 There’s talent everywhere tonight!

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  January 9, 2020 at 8:55 pm
  
  Yes! This was a fun adventure for sure 🙂 you both always put so much thoughts into your comments and I really appreciate it because it just keeps the inspiration growing 🙂 . Thanks for stopping by Tom! I hope you’re having an inspirational week my friend !
  
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ellie894

January 10, 2020 at 2:04 pm

My goodness, I feel myself at a loss and yet filled with a beauty that transcends the moment. Your poetry touched my heart to leave a note and then I found an unexpected treasure. Thank you to You Brittny and to all who have taken time to be here. All my best, suzanne ❤️

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1. BrittnyLee
  
  January 10, 2020 at 7:13 pm
  
  Aw I’m tearing up. Thank you so much . This means so much to me you have no idea 🙂 I’m very grateful to know you as well ♡ take care Suzanne ♡
  
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  1. ellie894
    
    January 12, 2020 at 1:57 pm
    
    Thank you Brittny 😊💖
    
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  2. BrittnyLee
    
    January 12, 2020 at 1:59 pm
    
    You’re welcome:) enjoy your week ♡ I really appreciate your kind words and stopping by 🙂
    
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  3. ellie894
    
    January 12, 2020 at 2:04 pm
    
    I look so forward to reading more 😊
    
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  4. BrittnyLee
    
    January 12, 2020 at 4:54 pm
    
    Thank you so much 🙂 you’re too kind Suzanne ♡ aw *hugs*
    
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