Deep
Looking
for the hole
In the ocean floor
revealing the organs
of the Earth
through a pixelated
image of the solid
measured from a device
marketed for finding fish
in the murky waters
of the churning currents,
voyagers spend their thoughts.
Only the fragile
glass-bottom boats
floating on the clear water
of saintly springs
allow us direct sight
through the hull.
Only on unconfined vessels
on the ocean
are the great depths
and jagged topography
accessible,
yet only seen
through transcendental eyes.
-Robert L. Jackson III
That would be deep indeed, to see past the fish and terrain to the working organs of the earth! Very unique vision.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan.
DeleteWe've yet to tap the mysteries of the oceans. Well said.
ReplyDeleteI love the seeing through transcendental eyes.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteReally like "seeing through transcendental eyes." A bit like speaking to the Divine. The trick might be in the translation, something you have mentioned well, here.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Sorry, 'managed' not mentioned,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
organs of the earth...i hope they remain a secret and we never figure out how to harm them.
ReplyDeleteI like the use of 'transcendental eyes'.
ReplyDeleteThe ocean is vast and deep, indeed. Perhaps through transcendental eyes we might witness its power. Well-captured!
ReplyDeleteThere is much to think about in this poem - very well composed
ReplyDeleteIt's deep indeed to wonder about the depth of the oceans. I am intrigued by the spent thoughts of the voyagers. Very well penned. :-)
ReplyDelete-HA
It is ever-fascinating, isn't it?
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