10.12.2007

Old Friends

the crush of love
a panicked pang and plucky heartstring
then 20 years and silent
smoldering life, this is my gift
to you
a mended heart
still soft

6 comments:

  1. hmmm, poetry, I don't know. So hard to comment on without looking stupid or pretentious. But it's a lovely read.

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  2. cumpet: aw, come on, give it a try.

    cunning: indeed they do. Thank you.

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  3. lovely:) you really captured the subtle duality of calm vs. the jolt of feeling in a way that is very familiar.

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Spit it, betch!