CHILDREN OF THE HOLY

? ? 99 - 11 18 10

The pale naked students
of a sunburned horizon
have risen to their twelve-stringed
master's toll in hypnotic bliss
fueled by summit echo

So engrossed they cannot be told apart
Only the objective is deciphered
in the scurrying and scampering
The course of the craggy mountainside

Children on the climb

scattered and sprawled upon the weathered stones
feeling for a grip / clawing for a crevice
that will humour them with leverage
until the light demands the next step

Climbing to be claimed

offered to the light of origin
on the peak of the rocky pedestal

Children of an age
Heirs of history
Pale naked generation

Author's Note

Inspired by the cover art of Led Zeppelin's "Houses Of The Holy" album. This was originally titled The Climb...then THAT song came out and THIS title got changed :P

(Album artwork by Hipgnosis)

Reviews

[Frieda P]

The song remains the same as does your poetry, impeccable. I think this is my favorite of yours to date Steve...I love that first verse, and it just got better. You know what they say, there is no such thing as a good Led Zeppelin song, only awesome songs, I could certainly say the same about your poetry. Outstanding my dear friend.

'master's toll in hypnotic bliss
fueled by summit echo'

That's money right there dude, ha did I forget to say holy cats! ;-)

[kublakhan27]

Dear friend, you have no idea how happy I was to read these words...I didn't bank on smiling a whole lot today and now I'm grinning from ear to ear haha I'm so glad that this is your favourite cuz there is so much of "me" in it on more than one level...thank you Frieda ;)

[Abdul Batin Osman Bey]

Love this poem, it has such a great atmosphere about it, the words go with the picture perfectly,love the "offered to the light of origin" line. This is truly a master piece keep up the good work. I also like the question mark and numbers for what it's about, do they have any meaning? I took it to mean you must of the Knowledge to Build and the Knowledge to destroy before you can gain true knowledge which will lead you to understanding the Cipher. Love the poem it's perfect.

[kublakhan27]

Thanks very much, I'm glad you like it, it's a bit of a baby of mine^^ The numbers are dates, but this one goes so far back that I couldn't find the day on which I started it. Still I do think they add a touch of mystery, and I like to look for patterns within them myself lol

[Abdul Batin Osman Bey]

Cool, I often find patterns in the strangest place but if you find enough then you'll start to see the slight imperfections, glitches within the universe.

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This a truly inspiring poem I have to say u did a great job! 100/100 Loved it!

[kublakhan27]

Thank you so much :D

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you're welcome! :D

[Bewitching Sensations]

You have a unique way about your poetry .. well done :)

[kublakhan27]

Thanks so much :)