Wednesday, November 28, 2007

my secret life

stretch me in
the wake of the sun

the hiss of
an autumn morning

my triumph and the bold
return in the dust

of a season less
faltered by a creased brow.

the scent of a
decaying leaf

in a child's palm
awakens us to love

and the secret life
of rags and fools

4 comments:

  1. It is always good to read your poetry. Thos one is beautiful, wistful even.

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  2. Lyrical and romantic, with a special sense of joyful submission to the power of love. Loving it!

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