in this brash laughing season no curiosity
for everything is on display and all the work
long done—you see the bloom the fruit wild
without worry for the killing cold season
far and far away spring frost forgotten
like a bad dream—so lay your head just there
in my lap sunlight washing through closed eyelids
this caress the breeze on your open throat
and if all beauty all bounty is not for you…?
Last week, one of Claudia’s snippets included the phrase “episodes of curiosity.” It stuck with me…
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I feel so happy that a little phrase from my end of things inspired this beautiful hopeful poem. I am very honored. Thank you!
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Pleasure–and thank you! I am continually inspired by your words and art. Of course, some inspirations simmer longer than others. 🙂 ❤
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Yes, they do have to wait until they are ready, don’t they?
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Reblogged this on Claudia McGill Writes Poetry, Did You Know That? and commented:
Sometimes I wonder if I make any kind of dent in the rock-hard surfaces that surround me (as I sometimes feel it, walls, hard heads, whatever!) And then someone finds something I said sparks an idea. The creativity is passed from each one of us to the others, after all. Read this lovely hopeful poem, and thank you, Jennifer.
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Yes! Your work is wonderful and important and valuable. Thank you for sharing this.
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Splendid, Jennifer!
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Thank you!
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It’s hard not to be discouraged with the state of the world…but this little ray of light helps.
Claudia is endlessly inspiring I think. (K)
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Yes, she is!
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Lovely poem
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Thanks very much!
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The last line —
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❤
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