Poem-a-Day, from Poets.org, comes through again.
This was yesterday's poem. Of it, the poet says:
“Everybody knows that poets are moonstruck. Of course, it’s so cliché, but we have our reasons and they are compelling. How could I not be struck by the force that causes ocean tides? This poem is a surrender to change, to a fresh start, to trust in the benevolent forces not only celestial but also earthly, such as friends and strangers, that have moved me into a brighter, kinder phase of life.”
—Oliver Baez Bendorf
Enjoy, friends!
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New Moon Newton
God is Change,
And in the end,
God prevails.
But meanwhile . . .
Kindness eases Change.
Love quiets fear.
—Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Talents
stars
whole patterns of them
rocking around in the radiant arena
above and around our heads
on a night when the wind
sang like a scream
and the deer stood frozen
as a statue of itself
the sky was dark because
la luna had finished revealing themself
and was not yet ready to
begin again
and I get it now:
(Read the rest here, at Poets.org.)
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11 comments:
I love the poet's comment as much as the poem. Thanks, Karen.
Karen, how beautiful. Thank you for sharing this one. I hope and pray you are well!
Though the changes are in our lives, having the moon as a faithful being in our lives is good. Intriguing poem, Karen. I've read it several times, can hear the voice, querying, as so often poets do. Thank you! And wishing you a wonderful June!
I may have to sit with this one awhile, Karen. I am intrigued that Bendorf opened with Octavia Butler's words... and where it took him.
Thank you, Karen, that is an intriguing poem. I had never read it. The imagery is so very vivid!
Oh, this poem is a keeper! You had me with the Octavia Butler quote...but then there was so much more. Thank you for this today.
My pleasure, Penelope! I hope you are well too!
the moon as a faithful being ... love that, Linda. It's constantly changing, but constantly there, constantly reliable. :)
It held surprises for me too, Patricia.
Yes, it was new to me, too, Lou, and I was also intrigued.
It took me to surprising places, Linda!
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