Poetry

Simon Matzinger photo

By

Sandy Rochelle

The Life

Sitting with you in the days before the earth stood still–

Before elephants died with their ivory trunks taken–

Before the humming bird tongues were swollen–

Before the earth revolved and saints spoke–

Love became the language of the stars–

We all believed–

We had the gift of life.

I Have Always Loved the Wind

I have always loved the wind.

It’s companionship and language.

It’s reassurance and shadows.

The way it moves my soul.

It’s rehabilitative spirit.

It’s eerie quality — lifting the vale on days of grief.

We have become even closer these days of uncertainty.

Deepening our friendship.

Sandy Rochelle

Sandy Rochelle is an award winning poet, actress and filmmaker. Sandy hosted and narrated the PBS series, ”On Our Own,” winner of the President’s Award.

She is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Literary Achievement Award and is a featured artist in the documentary film, ”The Life of a New York City Poet.

Her book of poetry: Soul Poems was published by Finishing Line Press. Individual publications include: Visions International, Connecticut River Review, West Wind Review and Spirit In the Words.

Sandy, wrote, produced, narrated and directed the Documentary Film: SILENT JOURNEY, about her son David, who is autistic and deaf. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and appeared on Broadway with the Acting Company of Lincoln Center. Sandy is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, (the Grammy’s) and has the honor of being named New York State, ”Mother of the Year”. Here words can also be found on ‘Speak Without Interruption‘.