Breathless
At a Distance we amble
around Perry Hall Park without
your reassuring bumble hum.
Grasslands ablaze with daffodils,
magnolias explode, their petals confetti
the pathways, we stomp to a slush.
When roses unfurl, we still walk
alone, praying you will be unlocked
before sycamore wings spin down.
I slump on your favourite chair, missing
the nuisance of your shredded paper
snowflakes, your riant smile -
the ringtone blasts me from reverie
gasping for news
that I can breathe again.
I wrote this at the beginning of the pandemic, missing my autistic son through all the seasons.
Breathless
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Re: Breathless
A spring poem
very nice.
I could smell the park.
Welcome back.
very nice.
I could smell the park.
Welcome back.
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Re: Breathless
It's gentle and subdued.I like the visuals of confetti/shredded paper/snow flakes.
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Re: Breathless
Nice subtle touches throughout. I especially liked S3.
Great to have you back.
Great to have you back.
Re: Breathless
Thanks Frank, Ken & Bob. It's good to have your comments.
Eira
Eira