Alternate:Words

Ever more, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker.

Through open window I hear thy voice beguiling,
What wisdom may you be hiding?
Thus I rise from day's tiring work to investigate
See what it is you say, you so assuredly state.
“Ribbit! Ribbit!” I hear you convey
Contemplate your words I sure shall may,
That ancient knowledge will fill my way.
But you, quick now, what is thy knowledge full of grace
What are the secrets hidden from man's face?
“Ribbit! Ribbit!”
Ah surely you mean much more
Than idle croaking so galore?
A deeper sense there has to be
How come I cannot see?
“Ribbit! Ribbit!”
Shush your insults at my inability
To understand your word's sensibility.
Show me, tell me, teach me now
Surely you do know how?
“Ribbit! Ribbit!”
Stop the torture, oh the pain!
All my asking seems in vain.
Your secrets stay well hidden with you
There is nothing further I can do.
Hence I will retreat to life's lasting bore
While you will be sitting here ever more.
“Ribbit! Ribbit!”

© Thorsten Becker

This little poetic comedy is a homage to Edgar Allan Poe and his poem “The Raven”. I thought about the vanity of people searching for answers to their problems and ways out of their misery and how it often takes on bizarre forms. There is indeed much wisdom to be found around us, but not in the way we expect. Just taking some time out from our busy life, slowing down, sitting back and watching nature can provide much relieve and a new perspective.

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