Royal Blood
Call me King of my People
I rule no one, yet all their will comes together in me
I make no decisions, yet here I speak with you decisively
I have no demands, yet of my strength and weakness
I will sing sweetly
A kindness done to me, you do to all of my kind.
Call me Queen of my People
I punish no one, yet all find me just
I call you neither this, nor that
but instead invite you to share with me
the song in your heart
Though wounded by you,
I will not let the Sun set
on our tattered affections
We will weave a new robe together,
you the weft,
I the warp
March 5th, 2006 at 4:11 pm
This is a beautiful poem/puzzle.One thought is that the word “yet” implies to me that the two sentiments in the pairing are commonly believed to be mutualy exclusive, thus making it a paradox. For example; “I make no decisions, yet here I speak with you decisively” feels like a tasty little paradox where as “I punish no one yet all hurts heal in my presence” feels odd, as if the act of healing were an extension of punishment. If I were you I would let the comma take the place of “yet”. Whew! That was a whole lotta talking over a little word.
Super solid landing by the way “You the weft, I the warp.” beautiful.
March 5th, 2006 at 4:28 pm
I like you suggestion Lisa! I’ve taken your advice. Thank you.
March 7th, 2006 at 11:10 am
Concensus and oneness of mind! The paradox that is not really a paradox well versed. I am sending the link to my PSU crew who is currently doing research in the Peacemaker Principles for our next potluck.
March 8th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
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