replica of Roger Williams' compass, pocket sundial
SURVEY LINE
The pilgrim in the wilderness
like young George Washington
will draw a survey line
in order to project his progress
straight ahead, from point to point.
Primordial Providence
the paradisal focus –
your pen’s first instance. Appoint
your 2nd Adam, then, Most High
to be the gold eye
in the level – bead the way
with your Accordion of earth & sky,
dream-song of host & guest alike.
My Christianity
is primitive, really.
This nazir chanting by the lake
was also Elohim; we sponged the vinegary
wine together, soaked
the dry bread – smoked
the peace pipe in his company.
My Providence is primitive as well.
Young Roger at the river’s
edge, his seekers, strivers –
welcomed, welcoming – a lunar shell
for pattern of a little government
upon her shoulder (Ocean
State). Mirroring Sine
of Wave... rinsing tomorrow’s present.
9.14.18
