Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Volume 2: 06 - Nautilus

We passed safely
through the rocks and shoals
into an expanse of calm water,
sheltered by jutting cliffs
where the sea
glanced like a mirror
and for the first time
we observed
the fairy-like shells
of the paper nautilus

sailing lightly
over the dazzling surface.
pgs 245 & 246
Swiss Family Robinson
by Johann Wyss
Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010

Friday, November 19, 2010

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Volume 2: 05 - Beyond the Islet

Beyond the islet
At the entrance to the Bay
We were astonished
To see countless multitudes
Of seabirds, gulls, and others
Which rose like a cloud
Into the Air
Disturbed by our approach

Deafened us
By their wild and screaming cries.
What could be the
Great Attraction
For the swarm of feathered Fowl?
It proved to be a monstrous fish
On whose flesh these multitudes of birds
Were ravenously feeding.
It was extraordinary to watch
The ferocity, envy, gluttony,
And all manner of evil passions
Exhibited among the guests
At this Banquet.
pgs 41 & 42
Swiss Family Robinson
by Johann Wyss
Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Volume 2: 04 - The Trees

I took a survey of the tree

It was admirably suited
To our purposes
The branches strong
Closely interwoven
No beams required
To form a flooring.
I made preparations
That there be no delay
On the Morrow.
A bright moon
Having Arisen

I continued Working,
Until Worn Out.
pg 53
Swiss Family Robinson
by Johann Wyss
Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Volume 2: 03 - Security

See how secure it is
Guarded on all sides
By These High Cliffs
Accessible only
By the narrow passage to the ford
While from this point
It is so easy
To reach the ship
The whole of its valuable cargo
At our disposal
Suppose we decide to stay
At least until we have brought on shore
Everything we possibly can.
pg 39
Swiss Family Robinson
by Johann Wyss
Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010

Volume 2: 02 - A Beautiful Landscape

A beautiful landscape
A wide and lovely bay
Fringed with yellow sands
Either side extending
Into the distance
Lost to view
In two promontories
Enclosed by these two arms
Lay a sheet of rippling water
Reflecting in its depths
The Glorious Sun Above

pg 20
Swiss Family Robinson
by Johann Wyss
Altered by Sasheena Kurfman 2010