Emissary of a Tapestry

After three days labor,
my hands are free,
and I am left to wonder, what do these women see
in my prophetic tapestry?

The waterfall's pebbles
gently nudged loose 
will fumble to the gurgling sea.

Side-by-side skyscrapers,
wealthy brothers 
will sink simultaneously.

Do they delight at lover's light?
The careful knots 
unraveling? 

Will they be left rapturous 
or in an awful rut?

A future, 
I dare not dream, as I 
am but the harbinger,
divine intermediary,
emissary of a tapestry.

Tucker Zimmerman & Big Thief “Burial at Sea”

Cover Art: Diane Dillon

4 responses to “Emissary of a Tapestry”

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I discovered Big Thief in 2019-2020 while living in Denver. “Not” came on the Indi radio. I thought it was really unique. The song, “Not” is 6 minutes of discordant carnage that (in fleeting, flashing moments) levels out into harmonious bliss. Listen to the bass line latter half of the song.

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1. Katie Frances Hartless
  
  Will do. Thank you for the rec.
  
  I think I heard them on tiny concert and thought….this is the sound I need. I’d love to hear them play live sometime. Tickets and queues and covid..they’d be worth it.
  
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I love the sonic resonances in this poem, K!

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1. Katie Frances Hartless
  
  Thank you. I like how the creator of art in this piece isn’t responsible or even as interested in the interpreting. I think that sums me up pretty well. I appreciate you passing by. Cheers to making new art!
  
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