Mongolian Jack Weatherford

Mongolian Jack Weatherford

Born and grew up in America

Educated and successful

Following his dreams and interests

Across the globe to Mongolia

The Great Genghis Khan’s history

In his youth, he read and studied

The deepest recesses of his mind wondered

Secrets to be found

Pilgrimage to Mongolia

Living in a Mongolian Ger

On the dried dung-fired stove 

Mongolian ladies boiling milk tea

Hot drink on a freezing cold day

Listening to the herders' child

Singing songs and humming

Looking down the valley, camels are grazing

Enjoying the steppe land view

Sitting and writing in his journal

Snacking on curds and cheese

Sipping on airag and relaxing

A dry, hot day builds thirst

Drinking lovely, cold spring water

Springtime on the Orhon River

Enjoying the view of dancing Egrets

Observing a howling gray wolf in the forest

The night sky is full of sparkling stars

Holding hands with his wife on the steppes

Late winter, early spring blooming

Searching for Scilla flowers

Listening to “Ohgii” lake’s cracking noise

Enjoying with his lovely wife   

  

Through the Golden Gobi’s Saxaul trees 

By the frozen rivers, blue light

Deep under the frozen surface waters, gurgling

Listening to his wife, feeling wonderful

Jack’s heart is a Mongol

Jack’s mind floated in Mongol history

Jack’s breathing the Mongolian lifestyle   

Mongolian people appreciate and are very proud of Jack Weatherford.

We love you, Jack Weatherford.

S. Uzmee 2.15.2017