Ghazal for the Three Animals of My Heart
For Christine Bruness
There's a dragonfly that flutters about my heart
Lulling the wolverine that lurks within my heart
Lulling the wolverine that lurks within my heart
They're there in the chambers with the woman I love
Pulling tempestuously, the strings of my heart
Paul Rance would divine a name for their ensemble,
Chimera, She-headed Wolverfly of my heart
They are the grace, strength and beauty that motivate,
That flood, pump and push the living blood of my heart
Three animals, an angel, demon and a muse
Rumi - They are the very fiber of... my heart
Published by J L Carey Jr
J L Carey Jr, Author of the book Turning Pages, is a writer and an artist living in Michigan with his wife and three children. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from National University and a BA in Englis... View profile
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8 Comments
Post a Commentstunning ..came to read this from Paul's drawing.. hmmm who would not love to be admired in such a way .loved it
Lucky Christine! Beautiful Ghazal! I love your Work.
Oh my goodness, I AM HONORED! You literally made my day! I am so touched to have a poem of this high caliber dedicated to me! You are wonderful! THANK YOU SO MUCH! oxoxoxoxoxo
Very cool! I saw Paul's drawing and happened to see the link to this poem below it. :)
Lovely ghazal and a very interesting drawing to go with it. Thanks to you too Paul.
I'm going giddy with all the praise! Great poem, JL, and everything complements each other. I like the way you've thought of the competing emotions and personalities of this hybrid creature! Was another AC glitch as I received no notification that this had been published, but 'Noctambulist' news came through.
How fun! I love Paul's work, and now yours as well! I shall favorite you forthwith!
Beautiful ghazal! Paul Rance's art is definitely inspirational! The last couplet was divine! Great write :)