Stanzas | 5 |
Lines | 6 = 30 lines |
Syllable/Words | 14 syllable/line |
Rhymes | |
Repeat | Line 1 |
One Day I’ll Touch the Sunrise
1 On the east face of a mountain I will arise early
Lay out my talismans from my medicine bundle
The sage and cedar I gathered will burn in my fire
I sit, awaiting the first rays of the morning sun
5 To touch my hair then forehead, eyes then ears, and lastly mouth
And one day, when I have the wisdom, I will touch the sunrise.
On the east face of a mountain I will arise early
The sun kisses my hair like a father kisses a child’s head
It strokes my hair as a mother cuddles an infant close
10 The sun wraps me in its’ secure gossamer embrace.
As it brushes my forehead peace invades and conquers me
Tranquil thoughts I want to spread over the world’s circumference.
On the east face of a mountain I will arise early
The sun will burn the sights of war and chaos from my eyes
15 Meadows of wildflowers in shade of yellow, white, blue
With butterflies flitting to sip their nectar will remain.
My ears fill with warmth of positive words instead of screams
Of bigoted racial and religious intolerance.
On the east face of a mountain I will arise early
20 And learn to speak with words of humility, and wisdom
As the sun stretches forth its’ first rays to cover my mouth.
This way people will learn to think before they react
With words spoken in anger without seeing the other side
Each new day is a chance to grow and become more than now.
25 On the east face of a mountain I will arise early
And one day I will touch the sunrise as it has touched me
As a cleansing for all the created by man
His ego and industry seek only to destroy
Very few succeed in ever building people up
30 When it’s easier to trample them under you heels.
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