I tend to express myself best through my poetry –finding the fewest of words to convey my deepest feelings. Some people tell me that poetry is hard but I think it’s the easiest form of writing, especially contemporary poetry where I can freely create without worrying about syntax or structure.
Growing up I wrote poems on envelopes, receipts, paper bags; anything I could find really to jot down words popping into my head like describing the taste of the snow melting in my mouth or walking to school one very cold winter morning. All the bare trees were covered in a layer of ice. When the sun rose, low on the horizon that time of year, everything exploded in a sea of diamond light. It was so spectacular I spent the rest of the day trying to find the right words, even missing lunch with my friends, too engrossed in the flow of words stemming from somewhere inside me.
And sometimes I find the best way to express my love is to, well … you know, write.
My Faith in You
with honor and loyalty
embellished
in your heart
like the old television series
Lassie,
I believe everything
you tell me
and though sometimes I should
know better
and not take you so seriously
maybe even laugh
let my fingers ruffle through
your hair
I can’t help myself
for always believing
in you
the way your eyes mist
over when I read
a recent poem
the kindness you show
to strangers
the love you shower
me with day after day
as we grow old and older
and older
and if you were to tell me
that there is indeed a place
where we will meet after death
I would believe you.
I would believe you
as I’ve always done before.
Sharon
How did you find solace this week?
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