Sunday, May 22, 2016

A Poetic Interlude


Many moons ago, I read and loved
by James Elroy Flecker.

Unfortunately, Flecker was one 
of the many talented young men
sacrificed in The Great War.

But I loved his poem.

Later this week, I too am taking
the road to Samarkand.

Never underestimate the power of a good poem.

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5 comments:

  1. I think a good poem can be the best of guidebooks

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  2. Others words tempt us so.

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  3. A poem can start many a journey

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  4. It is such an evocative poem.
    And I envy you your trip.

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