Ode to Laozi

Oh keeper of the scroll, what could I ask, that you could not answer?
You were conceived when your mother gazed upon a star 

even the gods were in awe at the sight of your wise frame at birth

your first words expressed those mysteries of the Tao -

could you speak to me now, after all these smouldering years?

Could you give me direction, here, where the future, overwhelmingly,

Has crept upon me like a sprawling octopus, and I do not know

Which frightfully exciting way to explore.

I want to fill my quiver, with bows dipped in your timeless wisdom

May the way of the celestial master beckon to my hungry feet

And when darkness and confusion seeks to damn my soul to hell,

I beg of you, let your peace of a thousand grey owls rest on my mind.

Come find me, o great master of humility, right here, on my face

Seek out my heart, o great one, see it now, before the sun departs -

a servant heart, forged in peaceful steel, ready, for your touch.

Author's Note

Laozi was, arguably, the second best selling poet of all time (after Shakespeare) of course......without Googling, I wonder who would hazard a guess who was third? :)

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

I was going to say Gilbran honest.... but Lydi beat me to it.
This is fine work. A gentle wisdom of a homage and flowing meditation on his words. In short, (if you can ever say short about the Master) lovely and still.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks Ken.......sometimes I think our generation has too much praise for modern poets, and "forget" about the greats......:)

[Ken Simm.]

“The further one goes, the less one knows.”

[Lydia Shutter]

This has a mystical magical feel to it. Tender and gentle words that show great admiration. A wonderful ode to a poet not enough people remember. As far as the third best selling poet....Kahil Gibran maybe? Just a guess.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Spot on Lydia......!!

Thanks for your lovely review....:)