Through outer gates of carven teak
then inner gates of ivory
The pilgrim ventures who would seek
an answer to the mystery.
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That is beautiful. (I was just told my comment has to be more than 20 characters - I guess I hadn't figured the secret to the Poemhunter koan.)
What a great poem! I enjoyed it both for the wisdom of its subject matter and for the appealing structure and spot on rhythm of the piece. Excellent. love, Allie xxxx