literature

Dylan

Deviation Actions

By
Published:
131 Views

Literature Text

how to capture the Howl that heals
that's what Dylan tapped
multiplying loaves and fishs
that was Dylan's rap
wandering dusty roads of history
he  redrew forgotten maps

he could freeze them cold with a Mona Lisa smile
the glint and spark of his  bladed eye,
that cuts through your hide,(as he hides)

they did not see the slight of hand
so enraptured with a prophets cry
he rode the Zen that dwelled within
words spewed forth as bubbling magma
freed from the con-fines of convention

knew,he did,the pulpit well
to capture heaven/ridicule hell
he escaped the trap of dogma

invent he did, a self of sorts,looking for a hook
he studied much to learn the tricks
of an enigmatic look

there is a thrill,in the surreal
all children play in Dada
before they learn to walk straight lines
they dance in epileptic fits of joy
fall down at will and speak in tongues
Dylan tapped the voice of young
and yearning of Innocent's return

he did not ask to be your prophet
only to make a bit himself
and share a voice that could wake
the half living and the dead

among us bumbeling,fumbeling fools
he shred our false convictions
and in the process,freed a few
bound by their own assumptions

poet or prophet,hipster or huckster
he could be all in one
put one thing for sure,
he could hook with a look
and for while, enjoyed the fishing
Reading a bio of Dylan,wanted to write it out while fresh,needs revision.
© 2007 - 2024 alianoraspie
Comments1
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
shanewillis's avatar
Amazing to the senses. The words have a lyrical quality, that I like to hear in song. The rhymes evoke a story that has a familiar feel to it. Sensed rather than seen, like the Faerie, it was to me.