Seren

Jun 27, 2010 ⭐ See this poem's read count — a supporter feature

Bushmans final homecoming

the Nulla Nulla passed
in a delicate arch
this was the final throw
no prey or hunters fate awaits
at journeys end

end over end
as the battles before
or terrors that lay behind
fell away,
the Nulla Nulla
becomes one
with mother
again

as this warrior is beaten
with the dust of time,
and wearing
his shroud of birth
tribute is paid and offered
in a thousand thanks to Gaia

as a billion
points of sand
burn his feet
he relishes
his last walkabout,

merging into
a shimmering mirage
within the dreamtime,
the serpent
writhes in joyous welcome,
at his homecoming

— Seren, Jun 27, 2010

About the Author

Region, Country: Beyond the Black Stump..Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Pablo Neruda, P.K.Page, W.H.Auden, to many and various to include them all ...

Critiques

Seren

16 years ago

Thought I had better explain

Thought I had better explain what a Nulla Nulla is lol NULLA NULLA The Nulla Nulla is one of the most deadly weapons, whether used at close quarters or thrown. The shape may vary between tribes but is usually between half to one metre in length and can be used as a club or throwing stick. The handle tapers to a sharp point near the handgrip, towards the other end the handle widens into a bulb. Like the Boomerang, a Nulla Nulla could light a fire using the same method of spinning it quickly with downward pressure in the surface crack of a dry log and a spark was made. Nulla Nulla was basically a throwing stick. love JayCee (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

xena465

16 years ago

Oh WoW

What an awful weapon, I’ve never heard of it; and to think that a human being could use this on another. But then there are so many horrible ways we kill each other. Thank you for explaining JayCee otherwise I wouldn’t have anything to say except, very well written, which it is. But it means more than that now that I understand it completely. Brilllllliant. Xena Quote: Science is what you know; philosophy is what you don't know. - Bertrand Russell

Seren

16 years ago

Dear Xena

Before you started at Neopoet I think it was ... I wrote about fifteen poems on similiar subjects this is one I only recently completed but there is another one called a drop to never never anyway I decided it was ready enough for here still a couple of lines I think need a tweak but that will happen down the road ,.. glad you could understand it and I am glad I thought to add that bit of info on the nulla ... love and hugs JayCee (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

Candlewitch

16 years ago

Dear Jayne

Thanks for the explanation, it really helps the reader. I think you have a winner here. I enjoyed the read as it resonated with me. Favorite lines: as this warrior is beaten with the dust of time, and wearing his shroud of birth tribute is paid and offered in a thousand thanks to Gaia Love, Cat

Seren

16 years ago

Dear Cat

I dont know if you read my poem a drop to never never but its got the nulla nulla in it as well but used in a different way ... thanks so much for the comment I appreciate it loved your new one btw love and big hugs JayCee (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

scribbler

16 years ago

bush

beaten down by the dust of time.What a great line within a wonderful write.......scribbler

Seren

16 years ago

Dear Stan

the aboriginal culture in australia is rich in information if one cares to look and I am fascinated with anything to do with their culture and their mysteries and they have so many different tongues from tribe to tribe glad you liked those lines I liked them as well big smile love and hugs JayCee x x x (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

professor

16 years ago

Hi Lil Sis

I like the ending better now. Love and hugs BB

Seren

16 years ago

Dear BB

Thanks for the comment hun lol glad you like this ending better you were right but you always are lol big hugs of love lil sis x x x x x (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

Nordic cloud

16 years ago

Ah what a most beautiful way to end one's last walkabout,

Ann of Norway "merging into a shimmering mirage within the dreamtime, the serpent writhes in joyous welcome, at his homecoming " Ah what a most beautiful way to end one's last walkabout, I hope that will be what happens to me when it happens! I haven't time t study the one before sorry jut now, Like its turning and turning like fate towards its goal, that Nulla nulla. The warrior comes to rest peacefully. Love to dear you JayCee, Ann as ever. XXOO

Seren

16 years ago

Dear Ann

We have an Koori(aboriginal) whos walks past our house hes always reminded me of the King George in the movie Australia lol and I was watching him walk up the road the other week and the sun was going down it and it just seemed like he was heading into the sun and then bang this poem was born lol serendipity at work I would like to think we all go this peacefully would be nice eh ? love to you and biggest hugs JayCee (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

magics02

16 years ago

Seren

Good with the Nulla Nulla and I knew what they are. Just want to say a nice piece here and to congragulate your Chair Woman now. So get you that director's chair made and put Queen Of Neopoet, put it on your porch and go there to contemplate..:) You deserve all you put into this site and everyone I hope is happy for you as I. Congrats to the new team Love and Hugs Mona

Seren

16 years ago

Dear Mona

WOW I am so surprised you have heard of a Nulla Nulla ? not many aussies have even heard of it ... and the only reason I know? was that a friend of mine is a koori and she was the first one to actually show me one and tell me what they are for lol ... they are really very heavy to hold ... and I can imagine the damage they would do thanks for the congrates I was a little shocked lol dont want to be queen lol how about guide to sanity lol ;) the new team is awesome I look forward to working with all of them love and big hugs JayCee x x x (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

Dalton

16 years ago

I love the mythic quality of

I love the mythic quality of this piece, especially in the denoument, the bushman vanishing into the haze rising up from the earth, great imagery, i could see it all a vision in my head. you shoulod be very pleased with this one. john

Seren

16 years ago

Dear John

thanks so much for the read and the lovely comment ... I am very pleased more with your reaction than anything,I have a few more of these not all finished but getting there thanks again love and hugs JayCee (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

lou

16 years ago

Epic

Jaycee it's an epic poem , I can't see a thing wrong with it . Much love Lou xx

Seren

16 years ago

Dear Lou

it took me close to eight months to get round to finishing this one lol I have a few more on similiar topics and they are all close to finish ... thanks heaps for the lovely comment love and hugs JayCee (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

mand

16 years ago

Great poem and interesting

Great poem and interesting to know something about the aboriginal culture, Fascinating people, their close ties to the earth are well known and I also find the indian culture fascinating. Great poem Seren. Love Mand xxxxx

greeneyes

16 years ago

amazing

Loved it! I love hearing about the aboriginal culture. I saw a movie a few weeks ago about mixed race aborinial children who were placed in a camp to, I guess "civialize them" It was a story of two girls who run away from it and their journey home. It was fascinating. Great poem. elizabeth

Seren

16 years ago

Dear Elizabeth

are you talking about rabbit proof fence ? the movie there are a few around now on similiar subjects but rabbit proof fence is one of the better known thanks for the comment I am glad you enjoyed it love and hugs Jaycee x x x x (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

greeneyes

16 years ago

Yes that was the name. I

Yes that was the name. I loved that movie.

Seren

16 years ago

Elizabeth

i thought so hun that movie has an impact I thought it maybe the one you meant love and hugs JayCee x x x (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

seabhac

16 years ago

A sliver of taste

Your life and the life of the earth there with you touches me through your words. The two sides of a weapon used for life and death. You have captured that taste beautifully. Best Wishes Seabhac

Seren

16 years ago

A Sliver of taste

I love that ... thanks so much Liz I appreciate it very much love and big hugs JayCee x x x (Quote~~"It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people understood each other, they would never agree. "--Charles Baudelaire)

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