ON MYSELF, & THIS SITUATION I AM IN NOW.
on the surface:
bubbling and swirling,
interrupted thoughts, thumping
“beware of falling rock”
loud, ominous crashes
all around, surrounding
will it ever end?
but inside, peace.
calm, soft wind
light breezes
whispers, deep trust
fountains and trickling streams
willows and sycamores
geese nesting
hope for the end of this, punctuated with giggles,
peace.
(I wrote that very quickly. The goal is not for it to be good, but for it to be truth.)
I can't remember if you share my love for Barbara Kingsolver or not, but this reminds me that when I was looking for a book to read after my finals were done that I found a book of her poetry! I didn't get it because I was in the mood for a novel, but I meant to tell you and didn't. So now I did!
ReplyDeleteAnd I think the truth is better than being "good." Which makes this better than good.
oh man. I bet she has some gooood poetry!
ReplyDeleteand thanks!