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JOHN
MAJORS
My passion for the written word and poetry was cultivated at Aquinas College. As a contributing editor to the campus
publication, I began to develop conceptual poetry rooted in the ambiguous nature of my philosophical evolution combined with a fascination with
etymology. The ability of words to conjure and cajole never ceases to motivate me to create.
I also maintain and moderate forums
(here and here)
dedicated to poetry, music and metaphysics.
Enduring
Do not fear the pillory
the expectations
the condemnation
on this abstemious sojourn
a placation
this charade of abjuration
an abeyance of faith
an abrogation -
until the day we purge the dross
the vituperation -
endure ...
Fortress of Light
Our inviolate place
of immutable grace
a compendium
a construct
of obsidian desire
of lapis lazuli -
a dark sky -
flecked with gold
as precious and pure
as permanent as the light
that same glowing light
radiant and beaming
like a shining city
gleaming
The Return of the Hero
I acquiesce to the intractable frailty of flesh
but hear this codicil of faith
I await ...
the adornment of plumage
the bursting free of fetters -
that enjoins the fight,
that contumacious flight,
that insures a denouement
worthy of our sacrifice
copyright © John Majors
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