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we are people rooted in different geographies
you, northern plain
me, shore lapped by southern seas
 
your fathers did not know the ways of my fathers
did not have the same word for creator, for earth
 
we found each other in western filtered-sun forests
sat by one fire, ate from one pot
shared the bodies’ warmth under velvet skies
 
I did not understand your people’s word for freedom
 
you did not understand my people’s word for love
 
you are a wanderer, not a fixed star
me, a pool reflecting trembling birch under autumn moon

in eastern light, I crouch by river
offer song to wind, to spirit in stone
 
you sharpen your blade
dreaming of the hunt
 
gaze upon the open field
– your heart listening for beat of drum, signal to depart
 
your eyes go first
< I see their emptiness >
 
my mouth forms the words to grant you release
and I watch as you take your shadow out
into the night

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from The Cowichan Series, released June 1, 2019

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Jim Jackson Calgary, Alberta

Jim Jackson is a Calgary Herald bestselling author, reluctant gentleman and dabbler in the dark arts of blues music. Jim’s mission is to give – in these troubled times – intelligent escapism for modern readers and listeners.

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