Larry Kart Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 that a friend of mine wrote the other day: SILVERBACK Comes an evening you wander away From the women and children. No fault, You'd drink with a friend were one Nearby, dispute a decision or snarl At a rival, doze shoulder to shoulder When rain turns trails to mush. But all that talk? No more. You wander off where it's quiet, Tired of advising the indifferent And aggrievèd young. Don't play With snakes. Don't strip the bark. Freeze at voices, run from guns. Don't fight over girls: mate For one moment, mother for life. Your reach was long, your roar Shook bats from treetops. Now no one wants to listen. Let them learn the hard way. A tooth of moon sinks into a hide Of fading gold. You wander alone, No hurry, nothing left undone, A whole long day to remember. No need to leave word You've gone to the far side of the mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 It's coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 Good stuff. Brings to mind Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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