Black Jet Fetish

A Zuni figurine representing strength

“Black Jet Fetish”

 

A bear figurine

Carved with indigenous design

By traditional hand

From black jet,

Bestowing the strength

(And one might hope ferocity)

Of its grizzly likeness –

I keep it secreted away

In my camouflage footlocker

Hibernating,

Gathering power.

 

 

Reviews

[Peter Grantham]

I agree with all of Gray's comments.

[Gray]

Scott:

This a great poem. Few words that say a lot.

The ending: "Hibernating,/Gathering power." is priceless.

Keep writing.

Gray