Power Bearer

stryka1966 on Nov 3, 2011

A modern parable…

Standing tall

conspicuous,

though largely ignored.

Transporting

invisible energies

to multitudes,

unknowingly

dependent on

his stability,

beneficiaries

of his constancy

~~~

Proudly

holding aloft, cables

cackling merrily

as impersonators

of those perched

to rest and preen

~~~

Relentlessly buffeted

in howling gales

and wintry storms,

exposed and

un-sheltered

yet still standing -

as if to attention

~~~

And so may I

~~~

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Comments (9)

Audrey Howitt on Nov 3, 2011
Just beautifully written! Congrats on a really satisfying read!
Eunice Tan on Nov 3, 2011
Powerful.
A Bromley on Nov 3, 2011
A magnificent poem indeed. I love the imagery, Great penning,
ykost77 on Nov 5, 2011
Great
Susan Brett on Nov 6, 2011
Really wonderful play on words there Alec, with such double meaning. I absolutely love it.

Standing tall
conspicuous,
though largely ignored.

I dont know, but seen in a religious sense this could be referring to much much more than power lines for birds to perch on. I love it.
mistymorrning on Nov 6, 2011
very visual…well done alec
SUE DEPLEDGE on Nov 6, 2011
very good the walks are doing you good!
carmen on Nov 6, 2011
This is for Sue’s comment ….:)))))))))))
Love the words and I agree with Susan, it’s as if you’re talking about our Lord, Jesus was also exposed to all the “elements” but all the while He was standing tall.
lonelyplanet on Nov 9, 2011
A lovely poem.

Hi there!