The Journey of the Magi is a poem detailing the epic journey made by three kings. The journey takes them to a far away land. In this journey, they are humbled by their surroundings. The kings were used to an elaborate palace with people bringing them their hearts desire. “Lying down in the melting snow / there were times we regretted / The summer palaces on slopes, the terraces, / And the silken girls bringing sherbet.” (line 7 – 10). They were not accustomed to roughing it. There are always mishaps when taking a trip of any kind. This pilgrimage was important” With the voices singing in our ears, saying / That this was all folly.” (line 19 & 20). They doubted themselves and their mission. They still pressed on. When they reached their destination, it changed them forever. “We returned to our places, these Kingdoms, / But no longer at ease here, in the old dispensation, / With an alien people clutching their gods. / I should be glad of another death. (Line 40 – 43). Their journey changed them irrevocably.
Many of us make difficult journeys. Some of us never leave our hometowns to come so far. The Kings made an epic life-changing journey. People with addictions, mental illness, and physical ailments are on a never-ending journey. These people fight everyday against their afflictions to live as normal a life as possible. Some of us are more fruitful in our journeys than others. We are all still changed by them.
Joan,
ReplyDeleteOK post, but not an example of your best work. I think you have some observant comments, but don't dig beneath the surface or apply to your own experiences as effectively in this brief post as you do in your better work.
You made some good points in this post. Their journey did indeed change who they were. Seems as though the kings now understand the harsh reality of those who are not as blessed.
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