In an Unknown Tongue


I chanted in an unknown tongue,
They listened uncertain if I was an angel or a ghost,
Or just a crazy old man.

I paused my chant meditatively,
Gently smiled, knowingly, neither angel, nor ghost,
Nor any more insane than another.

On, I chanted,
In song with the natural rhythms of generations,
Both past and future.

I spoke of peace and love,
Of the season sweeping into winter from autumn,
Of how miraculous We all are.

And in the moments of quite,
Between each word spoken,
I basked, knowingly, in the warmth of His grace.


Be well,

Monty


6 Comments

  1. murisopsis's avatar murisopsis says:

    Ah! Poetry!! I like this chant poem that isn’t a chant poem!

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    1. Monty Vern's avatar Monty Vern says:

      I hadn’t seen it as such, but you’re right!!

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  2. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    Wonderful!

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  3. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    Love this!

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  4. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    Beautiful

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  5. three2chuz's avatar three2chuz says:

    Sent from my iPhone

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