Famous

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Two Bears

 

Once
After a hard day’s forage
Two bears sat together in silence
On a beautiful vista
Watching the sun go down
And feeling deeply grateful
For life.

Though, after a while
A thought-provoking conversation began
Which turned to the topic of
Fame.

The one bear said,
“Did you hear about Rustam?
He has become famous
And travels from city to city
In a golden cage;

He performs to hundreds of people
Who laugh and applaud
His carnival
Stunts.”
 
The other bear thought for
A few seconds
Then started
Weeping.

Hafiz/Ladinsky

The Thread Runs Through My Life

The Thread Runs Through My Life

A thread is to a hem
As keyboard to computer.
In-put device.

A thread is to a needle
As rich man climbing into Heaven.
Slim chance!

A thread is to a tear
As tape is to a wire.
Bonding.

A thread is to a fabric
As blood is to the human.
Running through!

A thread is to the button
As handle to the gun.
Holds steady.

A thread is to the garment
As redemption to the Bible.
Woven through.

A thread is to the poem
As twinkles to a star.
Integral.

Jeanne Poland