Wavelength
Wavelength
Men and women occasionally arrive
as we are unaware of their approach
Their appearance belies their identity
an automatic bond is soon established
A relationship which is not tangible
or at best inexplicable
It lies in a deep unspoken place
which emits echoes into a mutual space
A bond, a link, maybe a touch
words then gestures do soon affirm
These are few and to be cherished
in a way they are sent to us
A transmission of ideas and thoughts
pass to and fro, quick, silent and taught
Trust gains sure and solid ground
with a rich harmonious sound
I came across one such fellow
the other day as I idled my time away
There was no mood or feeling of expectancy
as this figure possessed only himself
Once introduced we avidly spoke
and felt the scope as barriers broke
We were atuned to the same wavelength
as we determined the others real strength
An intellect of telepathic quality
a compassion of immense wealth
Mutual acceptance and understanding
common ground on which to build
These souls are priceless indeed
and by the world are in great need
They arrive with no panoply of acclaim
seldom do they seek to blame
They advance and promote simple understanding
with the finely tuned tools of wisdom
Personal gain is beyond their need
most are philanthropists of great heart
They are deeply concerned with humanity
searching the avenues for some sense of sanity
Integrity and peace are their weapons of courage
whilst the world is given only to ravage
keith jeffries
Wed 14th Jun 2017 09:57
Hello Colin & Martin,
Thank you for commenting on the poem Wavelength. I had some misgivings when writing it as I only used the last four lines of each stanza to rhyme. Had I not done this I would have found real difficulty in finding appropriate words to fit. Are we obliged in some way to conform to a set pattern when composing poetry or can we simply write as inspired and only adapt when we feel it is appropriate or necessary? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks again,. Keith