Sunday, February 1, 2009

The Clear Frame of Reality

My husband complained this morning that I never show him my poetry book - he's not allowed to look. So, I thought I'd throw him a bone and actually post for all the world to see a poem I wrote for him a while ago, and three of my first ever attempts at haiku.

For Jeff-

Poetry has fled from me
in light of you
the clear dawn
from bitter winter
into sweet delightful intensity -
because words have become
a languid, tepid vanity
that no longer inspire like you do.
Longing attained
from the corners of my dreams
fears and uncertainties
flee from you
and finally
I am left with an intoxicating silence
that pierces my soul with relief
and joy.


Haiku 1:

memory seeps creaks
open shut rot sweet deep thoughts
a long sigh goodbye


Haiku 2:

two far-flung ships tossed
crash illusions of grandeur
burn sinking covered


Haiku 3:

fear quests longing
pretty eyes pretty teeth hide
behind smiles blinks me

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I think you're poetry is bueatiful. I love you so much.

btw you didn't have to show it, but I think its great.

: )