We Abide

 

We Abide

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shrouded by evening in waning november
we’ve gathered close in deep reflection
as our days tumble towards winter
we abide the losing of the light
this ever growing darkness
the advance of the cold
this time of endings
on barren land
we’ll abide
hopeful

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rob kistner © 2020

 

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38 thoughts on “We Abide”

  1. Rob, I’m not sure if you intended your poem to look like the top half of an hourglass, but what I see is that we will have a lot of light to fill up the new year to make up for the darkness of this past year. I like your hopefulness, as it is contagious <3

  2. we’ll abide
    hopeful

    Despite the impending cold, there is so much to be prayed for that it would not be that different from those of other times! Being hopeful makes it more likely to be fulfilled. Agreed! It normally works that way, Rob!

    Hank

  3. I certainly do hope we can abide by, well, hope! Love the meaning in this one, Rob. It’s truly germane to these times, so beautifully heartfelt and said. The dark imagery of winter that provides such reflection, change, and the death of a former self–very apt as well in this piece. Amazing work.

    1. Thank you Lucy… 🙂 I am pleased that the essence of my intent with this poem resonated so well with you. I am slave to attempting to create atmosphere, that leads to conclusion — a thought, or thoughts, communicated. Or, in the case of my nature poetry, to create a tangible emotion, or emotions — usually going for reverence or awe. I am a Gary Snyder freak!! The earthiest, and one of my most favorite, if not my favorite, of the beat poets.

  4. Terrific piece Rob, the layout of this works so well – and ‘abide’ (such a great word) used in its different meanings – seems to tie the verse together.

    1. Thank you Peter! The heart of this piece is seasonally six months out of cycle for you — but the sentiment of hopefulness certainly still applies. Yes, I like this word as well. I wanted to look at the word abide from two perspectives — first, to tolerate, and secondly, to embrace.

  5. Knowing that after darkness comes light makes abiding a lot easier… wonderful job on the shape of the poem

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