Follow Each Other Poem by Cigeng Zhang
Follow Each Other
Clouds followed me onward
They needed a shepherd
I tried climb to the hilltop
They followed me climb up the top
I was tired
Slowing down
Then I followed
behind the clouds
I needed a sunbonnet
They read my mind
They opened their dust coat
Covering on my head
Clouds followed me onward
Well, I too followed
We walked thru a long day
Thru a season, thru this way
©Cigeng 5Aug2015
You looked into the sky and didn't just see nature, but a relationship between you and the clouds.First, they gave you a sense of purpose and direction, then they gave you shelter and finally you were their shepherd. This one of the special traits of poetry you've highlighted, making the world familiar, turning objects into presences, even friends.
Another beautiful piece. I loved the tempo, the metaphors and the visual imagery; makes one feel serene and peaceful. Thank you for sharing, Cigeng.
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Clouds followed me onward They needed a shepherd Beautiful.