EARTH RECYCLES DEATH and LIFE
A Poem
a friend died a week ago
i clung to the stinking corpse in sorrow
... forgot how Earth suffers also
until the meaning of Lent dealt me a blow
II
waking from a sleep, perhaps by a kick
at the door of my temple, a true friend
showed me the sin of being so love-sick
when pure cherry blossoms near their end
III
first, syrupy words from space imitated mango
then my non-friend showed the love of control
selecting my words of peace, new enemies also
while daffodils danced outside ... O my soul!
IV
my calm worship torn asunder, love of flowers ...
all offered to this new demonic darling;
yet golden forsythia channeled the sun's powers
back to earth, while I lay dying
V
I arose, kicked by the news of crucifixion and resurrection
Overcoming spring deaths and freezing, I sing joyously with Earth's forgiven!
Published by Deonils
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11 Comments
Post a Commentthanks wonderful Bonnie Stanford. I had lots of fun ...but I better watch my use of caps, because they are perhaps acceptable only in the titles. Take good care--peace/joy/shalom
Wonderful poem!!!
Hello Freakmamma, that line reminded me of the attractions of mago-lassi. It is offered in Indian restaurants as a dessert; but I had them naturally direct from the trees- as a youth. Thanks much. Blessings- Deonils
Cathy, perhaps the best gratitude for your kind words is: we do try to share soulful words with each other. Thanks and blessings through the week and season. Deonils
Very interesting. "syrupy words from space imitated mango" .. that line is going to stick with me for a while.
Stunningly said! Just lovely! Thanks for sharing your words! :)
thank you Memmay 151. What do u say we add each other as FAVORITES? (I need to do more homework & reading here to find out how to promote ourselves as writers, LOL) Have a blessed weekend. Deonils
Powerful Easter poem.
wow, there u are Mom of angels, Patricia! Thanks for reading and leaving your beautiful message. How have u been? Hope your kids are looking forward to Easter (and bunnies and Easter eggs?) Shalom/peace always, Deonils
thanks Heather-- great to see you. Have you been writing faithfully? I shall check myself, LOL