A Collective Tribe Poem

waves of uniquity 

circle the everywhen

and so, the choices belong to us

accept the glorious beauty of the universe

knowing in our own unique singularity 

we are, each of us different

at the same time

we are the zoetic whole

a wholeness full of constant change,

in this state

the everywhen pulses further afield

into the new the unchartered

(can you picture it in your minds eye?)

we all can be pioneers

if we so choose

if we dare to be different, 

whichever direction we decide to slosh

first we must step outside

embrace all that is, with an

openhearted enquiry

if you choose to be a pioneer

(and you should, you really should)

you must be prepared for the 

everywhen - in all of it’s 

mishaps, brokenness, unfulfilled dreams, 

you must be prepared for

the let downs, the lessons and the 

blatant knowingness, that in this reality 

your tribe is human and 

humanness in it’s own unique perfection 

shall never be perfect

show me the perfect human and I will

scream ‘OUR TRIBE IS DONE FOR!’

show me instead, in your acceptance of all, and the

depth of your knowingness for the capacity of

unending love and I know, 

our tribe is on good hands

Reviews

[Ladysue]

I love the title as much as I love your insightful poem. I echo everything Jacob said. I loved this line ‘humanness in it’s own unique perfection’ brilliantly said..

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was wonderful, fantastic...not simply in depth but in between the lines, in the implications of the entirety. We can never be one until we realize that each is one and we can never appreciate the wholeness of the oneness until we learn to accept the individual uniqueness that makes each of us one. Our DNA attests to the truth. Our fingerprints and ideas, our dreams and aspirations. I hope we can someday come to accept that our individuality is our only true freedom and then we won't need to lump each other together into pigeonholed compartments designed for the slave mentality that serves the prejudice of its own making. I enjoyed the read.

[KWP]

well you nailed it and yes this is a deep seated belief of my own ... aaahhhh some of us exist ... and some of us wish to know the reality form each and every viewpoint

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Perspective, I preach it like a shaman mantra. I'm teaching my youngest daughter how to think; to use her own mind to sort out fact from opinion and to weigh every aspect of an argument in value and cost. I must, at times, even play the devil's advocate but she is learning how to counter greed with compassion and deception with honesty. The schools do a poor job of fostering true intellect but they have their place in education. The hardest thing to teach is the human condition because it's foundations are so fickle and whimsical. But I think we're doing well so far. It's a labor of love, this parent thing.

[KWP]

I have raised two boys who sing the mantra you have written above … it is a parent thing …

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend.
"show me the perfect human and I will
scream ‘OUR TRIBE IS DONE FOR!’"
The logic of your words is the problem, we have today. Life is moving and changing daily. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Einstein Noodle]

well my dear friend! historically there is one who was/is perfect before the Almighty Creator of the everywhen ;) Jesus Christ .. and knowing Him we will know for a certainty of our "perfect imperfection" as a tribe ... really like the read ... is as deep as ever you write says i! i like the clarity of this one .. such a simple theme really but we do make the Way cluttered and difficult for ourselves .. all different .. all inclusive .. all so differently the same ;)))))))))))))))))))))) love it .. so nice when you share Elizabeth .. right here at the Cafe' ...luv ya!
E.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear KWP…. Tribes are traditional… we are Artistic in heart-felt Symphonies…. sharing the Comforts of Sunrise and Sunset paintings brushed with colors of Rainbow hues. We share a Spirit that provides a Shelter for the Weary travelers. Lovely Poetry with Sighs. tenderly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

We are all humans but each one of us is unique; Let's open ourselves to exploration of this magnificent universe; none of us is perfect, but we can move forward and change; Which may mean stepping outside of our little box and open our minds to more things, journeys, writing, thinking. Remember we're never perfect and never will be, but that's okay. We are part of the good tribe.
Nice!
Best, Betty

[Lisasview]

Happened upon you while reading your review and great critic on another poem ( the only review)
I totally get your poem.
The power of being OPEN is well... so powerful..
Lisa

[KWP]

Hey Lisa,

So lovely to meet you and thanks so much for reading and commenting. It means the world in a land where you must siphon reviews like plugging a sapless tree to make rubber :D

Hope your day is great X

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome..Lisa

[JE Falcon]

Very well done. I especially liked,
"humanness in it’s own unique perfection
shall never be perfect" ---
Someone once told me, if mankind were perfect then what would they need a God for?

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I can picture it...I certainly can picture it.
I think perfection will be acceptance of others...that is what will be perfect.
How the hell hard is it to love others, to let them in...
we all have hearts inside of us...we need to use them for more than breathing...
we need to allow them to touch others.
j.