A Grey Day
By
a grey day
with grey rain
steady drizzle
drip, drip
from the tip
of his nose
shoes squelch
in puddles
as he walks
hunched over
heavy-hearted
legs of lead
another day gone
racked with pain
he crawls under
a plastic-covered
cardboard box
sits on
today’s news
home again
The Puzzle of Life
By
Life is a convoluted puzzle
Way beyond our comprehension,
Links within links,
Clues within clues,
Seemingly straightforward
But curved just out of sight
So that the pieces never fit
And nothing is what it seems,
Or the pattern repeats
‘til we think we know where it leads
And the ground falls away
Beneath our feet.
HI David. The rhythm and tone of your poems sweeps like silk. Beautiful!
Hello Selma, Thanks for the reply. Sorry I was slow to get back. I didnt know there were comments. Val was kind enough to encourage me to let the poems see the light of day. She deserves more credit than I can ever give her. I took a look at your blog, I was smitten, I love your humor that comes through, especially the line: "I have written lots of books and would like to get one published before I die or before the sherry I drink for medicinal purposes destroys my ability to distinguish the present participle from the dangling." Classic! Look forward to reading more of it Dave
Aaah, Brad. The idea of finding springtime in one's step is delicious. Brilliant!
Hi Denise. Two excellent poems. One thing I really like about your work is your dedication to social commentary. Your sense of empathy for the disenfranchised always inspires me. 'A Grey Day' really moved me, especially the image of going home to a plastic covered cardboard box. That really got to me. Very well written.
Thank you so much for your generous comment, Selma. I only wish my poems had the power to make a difference.
I'm sure your work makes an impact. I like your diction and the structure of your poems !!! Look forward to reading more on your blog
HI Gilles-Marie, I enjoyed your poems. I particularly like the image in Hyatt Hotel Harbour of 'Where the blues has no limit.' Very cool.
thx for your comment,selma, and sry for this late answer, i didn't notice it.
Hi Lourdes. I really enjoyed your poems, in particular 'I Must Take Back Paris.' Very well done!
Congratulations, Val, on this first edition of Tuck. Well done!
Thank you Denise, both for the good wishes and for contributing two wonderful poems! :)