The Song Of Olmark
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Illustration courtesy of
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In a state of stern consternation,
the candidates awaited the arrival of The Master.
A hush fell over the room as the curtains began to part.
With a marked air of dignity, Olmark glided to center-stage.
His presence alone brought their newly sharpened awareness into
focus.
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“Attuned — understand?
Listen in, all ye initiates of The Order.
The note, the original, plays on in the unseen background.
Can you hear it? Don’t you sense it? Like a stream of morning dew?
The everlasting vibrant hum – constant in its flow
as it permeates the atmosphere and saturates the inner spheres.
Immersed from within and submerged from without,
you reside in the flow that never ends, that never began,
that never ceases to amaze me with its sound presence of Mind.
Hear ye! Hear ye all! Behold this grand piano.
Be held in the suspense of its harmonics as I play,
as I join in with the song,
with the tune that drifts beyond
the imagination of the stars.”
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Master Olmark took his seat and placed his long delicate fingers
over the black and white keys. After turning a serious eye
to his audience, he nodded his head in recognition,
and commenced to play his magic.
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As the notes flew about the room, each and every man began to hear
a different tune, and came to recognize the song as being their own.
‘Twas a song composed of the hopes and dreams of all.
Stop and give a listen, and maybe…just maybe,
you will hear them coming true.
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July 10, 2010 at 4:53 am
I owe a special “Thanks!” to Raul for letting me borrow this illustration.
Be sure to check out his fascinating website. Very unique artwork!
http://www.raulguerra.net/
July 10, 2010 at 9:50 am
Olmark … a Wise Old moth-y creature… playing in harmony with the constant thrum of the Universe and Her ways…
Ahh… listen closely to the Song of Life … it is Ours.
Beautiful imagery and apriorism, my dear Uncle Tree…
July 10, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Hi father tree,
I came to say hello! how are you doing these days?
it’s been a long, strange trip for me (that is a grateful dead reference.. and even though the trip hasn’t been that long OR that strange, i felt the need to include that reference) … and i’ve only recently come back into the world of blogs. i missed mine very dearly, and have a new poem posted.. one very much written from the heart.
love everything as usual: the art, the poetry. keep on rocking
July 10, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Isn’t it great that we all can have a different tune, but at the same time the same one that connects us all universaley, same tone same pitch same rythem; isn’t our creator wonderfull?
July 10, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Thank you, Penny! It’s good to know
I came through Loud & Clear.
July 10, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Hey Wiley, ol’ pal! Thanks for stopping by.
Cheers!
The Creator is wonderfully wonder-filling Creation every moment. Yes!
Do you hear what I hear? Let’s see. ~ Crrrackk ~
“Here’s to you, bud!”
July 10, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I have a son named Hello! Hmmm…
might it be — Hello Dusty Tree?
Glad you liked it, my boy. Thanks!
September 22, 2010 at 6:32 pm
beautiful poetry here,
Thanks for sharing!
September 22, 2010 at 6:32 pm
http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/thursday-poets-rally-week-29-sept-23-29/
hello, friend:
I invite you to Attend Thursday Poets Rally Week 29, you are represented as one of the fresh poets to explore, follow this link, read the instructions,
have fun reading others while sharing your own poetry.
let me know if you decide to be part of our loving community.
BEST!
Happy Wednesday!
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September 23, 2010 at 5:50 am
Thanks for the contribution,
the image is super rare and vivid,
and your words paint a vivid image there..
Hello is a friendly name,…
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UT
You’re quite welcome, Jingle. Thank you for the invitation!
Putting words to pictures is one of my favorite ways to work.
I’ve had good luck with a couple of illustrators, and I thank
Aaron and Raul for letting me borrow and play with their arts.
So…you were Hello! Well, the mystery is solved.
September 23, 2010 at 6:07 am
upon commenting for 18 poet participants, please nominate 1 to 12 for consideration of outstanding participants award.
September 23, 2010 at 6:08 am
very unique..takes me into another world.
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UT
Thank you, Dennis! Glad you liked it.
September 23, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I am a sucker for fantasy and I absolutely loved this. I was transported to another world here and the ending was superb!
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Thank you very much, Kristin!
What a nice compliment
I’m glad you liked the way I closed this one up. I hear ya — UT
September 23, 2010 at 3:31 pm
i loved the image .. liked the flow of words .. and the end, well that was a master stroke
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Oooh, a master stroke…you are too kind
Thank you so much, lady nimue! Peace, UT
September 23, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Very,very cool! Awesome! Inspiring!
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A silly frog, eh?
Thank you, Sue!
I will have to check out your pad. Cheerz! UT
September 24, 2010 at 5:54 am
Inspiring.. The way you ended is so cute..
Happy Rally…
Rhyming Waters
–Someone Is Special–
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A thought specialist…hmmm. Hello, Special One!
I’m glad you think my never-ending ending is cute.
September 24, 2010 at 9:06 am
it was quite hard for me to understand
but the name , theme and everything was different and interesting.
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Hi there, dancing freak! Sorry for the confusion.
I saw this drawing and loved it. I thought — A-ha! Piano player.
Then I thought about a tune in the same way I think about Aum.
Peace to you and yours, Uncle Tree
September 26, 2010 at 5:16 am
Astonishing. ^^
The poem flows very smooth. It is like a story that is surreal yet comforting.
I think you should write more fantasy piece like this.
Thumbs up.
Definitely one of my nominees. d^.^b
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Thank you very much, d^.^b !
I’m glad you liked it. If only I could easily find
more illustrators who’d be willing to share their
work. Alas, I can’t afford to pay them, or I wood.
Nice to meet you, and thanks a bunch for the nod!
September 27, 2010 at 3:02 am
Awesome, i was actually listening to soft instrumental music while i read this.
The atmosphere was so cool
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Well hey! You found it. Alrighty then –
glad you enjoyed your trip
through the musical stars of the heavens
September 27, 2010 at 6:18 am
Your poem leaves me speechless. I have never read anything like this in my life! Such profound words, and so magical!
Loved the ending lines –
“‘Twas a song composed of the hopes and dreams of all.
Stop and give a listen, and maybe…just maybe,
you will hear them coming true.”
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WoWzEr, dp88! And thank you!
That’s a super nice compliment
I’d never written anything quite like this before.
With that cool drawing of an alien-looking Olmark,
I had to come up with something pretty far-out.
The End? Yeah, when I listened those words came right to me
September 27, 2010 at 6:52 am
Thanks for the excellent participation,
Simply nominate poets under my post,
I will read your list,
accept your nomination and without showing the comment to the public…
no worrying too much!
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Will do, Jingle. I believe I have until Wed. to choose. Right?
September 28, 2010 at 3:53 am
wow your poetry is so authentic; reminds me of Beuwolf !
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WoW is right! Thank you, Sina! That’s some comparison!!!
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