The Heart of Majesty

Not the tallest. Nor the steepest.

But what other mountain so captures the culture of a people?

What other embodies a nation?

Or inspires so many poets’ tears?

cold carp

the nevermelting snow

atop Mt. Fuji

Will I ever see you

face to face?

for dVerse Poets’ Quadrille #72 (pubtended by Mish). She invites us to include any variation of the word steep in a poem not exceeding 44 words (not including the title). Come join us!

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17 responses to “The Heart of Majesty”

kanzensakura

January 28, 2019

I like the question at the end of this. Fuji is indeed spectacular. I think of Hokusai’s different views of Fuji. I saw the full exhibit in DC during the Sarkura Matsuri several years ago. the old carp….bless his heart as we say down South.

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1. Frank J. Tassone
  
  January 28, 2019
  
  Well said, indeed! Thanks, Toni! 😀
  
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Charley

January 28, 2019

The face of the mountain… the icon, symbol… the impetus of many poems, Japanese as well as others. Worthy poem!

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1. Frank J. Tassone
  
  January 28, 2019
  
  Thanks, Charley!
  
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Gina

January 28, 2019

many writers and poets write about this famous mount, my favourite was from a book, “Street of A Thousand Blossoms”your poem made me think of the author’s description of her homeland and the majesty of the mountain.

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Truedessa

January 28, 2019

It is a majestic mountain and has quite the allure. It stirs the heart of many people.

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1. Frank J. Tassone
  
  January 28, 2019
  
  Indeed. Thank you 🙏 😀
  
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Sabio Lantz

January 28, 2019

Fun! Seems we were both Boy Scouts, and I have climbed (partially) Mt. Fuji and had an acquaintence die there (exposure after breaking an ankle). Oh how we can idealize, but ’tis a beauty for us. Well done.

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1. Frank J. Tassone
  
  January 28, 2019
  
  Thank you 🙏 😀
  
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Frank Hubeny

January 28, 2019

That is a well known mountain. I almost feel like I’ve seen it face to face, but it is unlikely I ever will.

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1. Frank J. Tassone
  
  January 29, 2019
  
  I hear that, Frank! Thank you 🙏 😀
  
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Mish

January 29, 2019

A beautiful tribute to the mountain and to the inspiration it has given to so many. There is a sincere longing in your last line. Maybe you will.

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Jane Dougherty

January 29, 2019

True, I can’t think of a more iconic mountain that embodies one country.

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Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

January 29, 2019

To me Fuji has grown to a symbol, something more than a mountain… yes I wonder too if I’ll ever see it, but maybe dreaming of it is even better.

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robtkistner

January 29, 2019

This was wonderful Frank. Great choice of inspirational focus for this prompt. Take me along if you go. I love Japanese minimalism – its grace and dignity. I keep a copy of the Tao Te Ching on my studio desk, reading a page or two from time to time. I love the wisdom in its simple logic. Great when my western head gets too crowded. But I fear at 72 I will never see he land o the rising sun…

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Lona Gynt

January 30, 2019

I hope you will see it Frank 🏔

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memadtwo

January 31, 2019

Symbols are powerful. (K)

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