Well, folks, it's that time again... and by "that time", I mean NaPoWriMo. I've been going through a very desert-y time creatively speaking, so I've been looking forward to this A LOT. So here's the First Poem I've Written In A Little While. NaPoWriMo, so glad you're back.
crumble
Cracks in the foundation let in
water, and bugs, and occasionally
a small mouse or two.
But also dandelion seeds, blowing
from the neighbor's yard
that took root, and now
there are five little suns shining.
I woke up this morning rattled
and shaking, and frightened
by my fear. Why doesn't my
faith shield me from this suffering?
But then I experienced
your smile as a baptism of light,
your presence as a cool summer shower.
It is my grey and crumbling landscape
that lets me see you,
standing in the middle of it
and shining.
crumble
Cracks in the foundation let in
water, and bugs, and occasionally
a small mouse or two.
But also dandelion seeds, blowing
from the neighbor's yard
that took root, and now
there are five little suns shining.
I woke up this morning rattled
and shaking, and frightened
by my fear. Why doesn't my
faith shield me from this suffering?
But then I experienced
your smile as a baptism of light,
your presence as a cool summer shower.
It is my grey and crumbling landscape
that lets me see you,
standing in the middle of it
and shining.
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