Saturday, September 20, 2008

and the beat goes on


The Rhythmatist

bang,
buh-bang


born to the bumps of this dirt road
and erratic journey of the heart

bang
buh-bang


the metallic clap of collision courses
and the handicap of years that follow

bang,
buh-bang


the percussion of a concussive device
silencing birthdays, holidays, in between days

bang,
buh-bang


the hollow splash of wishing wells
submerging copper, drowning dreams

bang,
buh-bang

the pugilistic drums of time pounding
a sense of purpose into unconsciousness

bang,
buh-bang

the click-tap-click metronome of routine
chipping away any and all regrets

bang,
buh-bang

the slap and rush water birth
of a son-man-husband-father reborn

bang,
buh-bang

the rhythm of the saint, the sinner
beating along inside the same soul

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