the road home
when I laughed
and the wind blew you upward
out of your shoes
when you turned
surprised by the flicker
of a falling twig
by the soft notes of a river
when your feet
suddenly bare
touched the grass
why were you ashamed
of not knowing
that the road home
is just a turn of the head
and the wind blew you upward
out of your shoes
when you turned
surprised by the flicker
of a falling twig
by the soft notes of a river
when your feet
suddenly bare
touched the grass
why were you ashamed
of not knowing
that the road home
is just a turn of the head
posted by Yes at 1:57 AM
9 Comments:
This is very cool. Enjoyed it.
This is delightful, passionate, whimsical, yet very practical, open... wonderful. And very much you. What a great note to start the new year with! I'm so glad I get to read your poems, Firebird. Thanks.
rethabile--I so much appreciate your visiting and leaving your generous comment!
I purchased a World Atlas this weekend, as I am too ignorant of geography--today I am one country richer--having learned of Lesotho! It seems to be a place well worth getting to know...as is your African poetry community.
Please come and visit again any time!
mb--I am bowled over by your stunning adjectives, they truly touch my heart! Thank you so much for getting MY new year started on a happy note!
Friends like you are priceless...
(and you would notice the practical side of the poem--yes, it was meant that way)
I love that ending!!! Sometimes the simplest answers can be the hardest to find.
You had me from the first line.. reading with great anticipation of the resolution... the 'why' took me by surprise but I loved it! I like the way you make me think...
pat--Thanks, this is so true!
Sometimes we're lucky and the answers find you...
gracie--So good to see you again in the new year--hope it is the best ever for you!
Really love your comment...thanks for understnding!
i can't even find the words to express how this one touched me... i continue to be in awe and grateful for your poetry here. thank you once again!
ss--your words are always sparkling and eloquent--
Thanks for taking the time to stop here, in your busy life!
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