05 The Found Poetry Project

AI art earthy colours background, drawing of tall monk, long beard, tall hat, black cloak

5 October: The Monk

I stayed the night,
outside
on a wooden bench,

dreaming such long stories,

… that I met a tall monk
with a long beard,

and when I woke,

… I met a tall monk
with a long beard,
who said words

would loosen my tongue.


An explanation of Found Poetry and Dadaism can be read at Wikipedia explains Found Poetry Images are copyright and not to used without permission, which I willingly give when asked. (found on pgs 5-10) Wounded by Love, The Life and Wisdom of St Porphyrious, First published in English 2005. ISBN 978-960-7120-19-9. 

6 responses to “05 The Found Poetry Project”

  1. “I stayed the night outside” / outside, in her embrace I stayed
    “On a wooden bench” / bench dressed with the same patina as my face, wood en’
    “Dreaming such long stories” / stories burn me, tonight they burn me, am I dreaming
    “I met a tall monk with a long beard” / long, as the longing for freedom, beard for an impossible bird to nest
    “who said words” / words became sounds, sounds became chant, chant became thorn, thorn became rose, rose became ink, ink became words, words became sounds…

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    1. Oh that gave me such a shiver. Circles. It’s those circles. Good morning, N. And may the day be kind to you. ❤️

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      1. Spirals, dear M…spirals that each time they bring us closer to…
        Good morning, M. Sun or clouds smile upon you.

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  2. Love that verse and learned a new saint. Great image. Is this IA?

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    1. Thanks, and yes, it is.

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