This poem first appeared under my maiden name in Canadian Author & Bookman (Vol. 54 N0. 3) in 1979. It’s so interesting rediscovering writings from a past chapter in one’s life – quite forgetting whom I thought I was…..
Another Poem From The Past
Tag: peace
Two Poems Up at formidable woman sanctuary
I’m honoured to have HOLDING and THE LISTENING included in the current theme of prayers, praise & blessings (you have to scroll down). Many thanks to editor d. ellis phelps for her vision!
Poem Up at Thimble Literary Magazine
I’m thrilled one of my oldest poems has finally found the perfect home in Thimble Literary Magazine! My deep thanks to editor Nadia Arioli and her staff, who promote their contributors in as many ways as they can – they are a poet’s dream team! There will be a print version of the issue but my poem can be read now in their online one here
Changed
Today a friend, old before her time,
passed by—younger, it seemed.
Losing her husband, she had lost
her footing in the world for years,
change—the stranger most feared:
hidden in dark rooms everywhere.
I was struck by her face: wax-white
and smooth, like a cupped candle,
her eyes, calm reflective pools
no longer hooded
or stoned with grief,
as if she had sunk through her own tears
to the cold bottom of that well
until it was emptied
of the one held most dear,
and stood now, looking up,
drinking from the buckets
of light that filled it.
Another older poem, included in my chapbook “Stealing Eternity”.
Lynne Burnett 