Thursday, February 25, 2010

pulse

surely there is life left
in this page

these dry cells
woven from the hair and bone
of trees

just ask the still moon
who watches your branches stretch
and murmur
taut with the earth's heartbeat

and yes, my pen senses
the flatness and thirst
of a buried river

life left
to uncover

9 Comments:

Blogger myrtle beached whale said...

I really enjoy stopping by your blog.

Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 4:49:00 PM EST  
Blogger Devika Jyothi said...

Nice poem, dear bird :)

wishes,
devika

Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 10:33:00 PM EST  
Blogger Lorraine said...

There is such oneness in this and the last line opens my heart, one for the soul sweet bird

Friday, February 26, 2010 at 10:38:00 AM EST  
Blogger Yes said...

Myrtle--And I am so pleased that you do! Hello to your dog, too...now that's a happy face! (unless that is you, can't rule out that possibility--)

Devika--love when you come by and say such nice things! All the sweetest wishes to you, too!

Lorraine--Oh, I love your comments! This one really hits the mark for me--thanks--

Friday, February 26, 2010 at 10:17:00 PM EST  
Blogger Lorraine said...

right at this moment, I needed it, so thank YOU

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 7:42:00 AM EST  
Blogger krystyna said...

I feel the pulsating heart of Nature.
Wonderful!

hugss

Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 1:07:00 PM EST  
Blogger Yes said...

Lorraine--it's friends like you that make it all worthwhile!

Krystyna--and you too, you are a breath of sunshine in this world!

Monday, March 1, 2010 at 12:27:00 AM EST  
Blogger snowsparkle said...

talk about my heart leaping.... that photo, your words!!!! very happy at the beauty i always find here. thanks! big hugs! snowsparkle

Monday, March 1, 2010 at 6:31:00 PM EST  
Blogger Yes said...

Snowsparkle--Just the thought of you being happy is enough to make my day!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 9:09:00 PM EST  

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