temple procession in between drumbeats elephant chains
—Malintha Perera
Issue 21.1 | 14 May 2021
Great poem! Laden with strong sensory surroundings & layers of meaning. Thanks!
I can hear the cadence of the drums . . . the chains. The ceremony of it all. And the incarceration.
thank you
Slow stride, 'twixt each drum roll… time's path.
I am there!
marion
I only hear the chains. Well said!
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May 14th, 2021 at 12:08 pm
Great poem! Laden with strong sensory surroundings & layers of meaning. Thanks!
May 15th, 2021 at 4:48 pm
I can hear the cadence of the drums . . . the chains. The ceremony of it all. And the incarceration.
May 25th, 2021 at 5:12 am
thank you
May 17th, 2021 at 5:57 am
Slow stride, 'twixt each drum roll… time's path.
June 8th, 2021 at 2:26 am
I am there!
marion
June 27th, 2021 at 1:57 am
I only hear the chains. Well said!