Poem Saturday, Homegrown Edition

Posted October 17th, 2009 by Tawni Anderson

Tree

This is an exciting week for me, as we are posting our first-ever poem by a Lost Coin member, Liz McCoy.  Her poem was inspired by a talk of Sensei’s at the Wonderland retreat in September, and the accompanying photo was taken by Liz’ husband, Brian Doubek.  Thank you for sharing this with us, Liz!

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I am. I am. I am.

“Within Darkness there is light
But do not look for that light”

I am. I am. I am.

When there is darkness,
We look.  We seek.  We ask.
There is only more darkness.

I am. I am. I am.

There is a dead tree.

I am. I am. I am.

When there is darkness,

I am. I am. I am.

There is light.

I am. I am. I am.

There is a dragon where the dead tree once stood.

I am. I am. I am.

 

Photo by Brian Doubek
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7 Responses to “Poem Saturday, Homegrown Edition”

  • John Greer Says:
    October 17th, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    Wonderful!! I love it. And the tree does look like a dragon to me.

  • Rebecca Says:
    October 19th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Liz, that was beautiful and moving. (and awesome photo). I didn’t know you were a poet! MORE PLEASE!

  • Peedee Says:
    October 20th, 2009 at 12:31 am

    This is great. I am smiling as I enjoy the content of your poem Liz. Thank you. I have a real obsession not only for poetry but twisty wood. I somehow accumulate it from around the world and nothing excites me more than a poem except a surprise patch of twisty wood in the forest or on the beach! Rebecca is right, great pic! I love it as a reference to the tree in the poem as well. I am waiting in anticipation for your next piece!
    Peedee

  • Katie Wreford Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 7:00 am

    Very beautiful :)

    Your photo frames a tremendous poetic moment.

    It’s like, amidst the twisted confusion of a black-versus-white reality, still, the sky is blue. Still, I AM.

    I am so loving the poet in you!

  • Chris Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:48 am

    Liz, I love the way you’re singing the word song!

  • Chris Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 1:49 am

    …and now, give me an ‘L’. I meant world song.

  • Liz McCoy Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Thank you for all your kind words (and a laugh, Chris).

    Doen and all the Lost Coin members inspire me, and others i know, to try new things – I guess thre really isn’t anything to be afriad of…Thank you!

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