Jewel's Grandmother's Poetry
I really enjoyed A Night Without Armor and after I finished it I read that Jewel's grandmother had released a poetry book or books. I found an
old post on the eda list that said one book of hers was titled Voice of an Initiate. They included one of her poems in the post. The name of it is "Prologue 1988". I posted it below. That poem and her influence on Jewel made me interested in tracking down a copy but I've had no luck finding it. Does anyone on the Forum have that book or any other? What is the poetry like ( common themes, etc. )? Would anyone be willing to sell their copy, scan it or post a few poems?
"Prologue 1988" by Ruth Mariott (Kilcher)
Ah yes dear friend- so newly found
and in the twilight of our years-
before the sinking sun has set
Imagination fires our souls
So lightly and so freely does the spirit
bestow its favors on the ones
who- more than others- speak
and understand
it's language happy to communicate
Like children once again we watch
- -amazed and awed- the splendor
of celestial fires
delightful and surprising
in brilliance of explosion
showers of sparks descend upon us
from the lively interaction
of a thousand sparkling fountains
and breathlessly caught up
in jubilant glee
and cosmic celebration
our hands reach out for falling stars
Until we recognize that we are the Center
the very Heart of Matter
and Creation
While eons drip from our fingertips
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