Hermann Hesse on Skis

Hermann Hesse on Skis 

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Followed the seasons 
To a sacred place
Place of wisdom 
Healing Grace 

A man from the East 
Without words did speak
Made me face truth 
Without mystique 

In his cave
My spirit did rest 
Hesse expressed 
Experience would 
Be my true test

Hesse on a mountain 
Fitted with skis 
Showed me acceptance
Compassions 
Warm healing breeze

He looked into my eyes 
He gave me a gift
A hearty young tree 
To love and to nourish.
Holding my tree
My spirits did lift

The tree was my life
I could see
As Hesse's eyes 
Looked at me 
Magically

He said 
"Take care of 
Your life 
force tree."
He looked
in my eyes 
He said
"My home is 
your home 
Come any 
Time your 
Always
Welcome 
To Stay"

***
David Penn Arndt 2022.

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Artwork by Fabrizio Cassetta

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