I look for people who bear and bore
Witness to the truth
Century upon century
Time upon once forgotten time
So hard to find
But once found, well…
That’s why I sit
Pen in hand
And see, feel, dream
Maybe someone, someday will find me
If a word can survive
Passing through the shade of one short
Dark burning night
To some clear, distant morning
And in the finding, understand.
(Previously published in Boloji, Apr.2003; Other Voices International Project, Apr.2006)
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Hey Laurence; I fully enjoyed your poem. I scored it a 10, in appreciation of your work. I'll be reading more writings.