Today’s topic for the Wonders of the World poem is the Panama Canal. I had this vision of lovers on either sides of a lock. I sort of went into an ee cummings mode here.
… and a canal between us …
you, there;
me, here;
waiting, wondering when the water
will rise up to reach usi stand, forlorn,
knowing that perfect equilibrium
is hard to find
particularly when everyday is a day under
constructionyou seem more serene
having more faith
in the ways of the world that I do
or perhaps some knowledge of past history
of lovers divided by a causeand when we are in this place
where even a kiss becomes political
where there is always the threat of invading armies
where the influence of market forces
has us on edgei still find ways to float you notes
in little paper boats
that rise and fall with the release of water
knowing that somehow my poems
will make their way into your heart
and into our home
You can view the poem in a prettier form at Notegraphy, too.
And a podcast. It felt right that I needed voice to this one. Do you agree?
Peace (amid the waters),
Kevin
Kevin,
I agree– this poem needs to be read aloud. Not sure why, but it made me cry…
Carol
Oh.
Thank you.
Not for crying but for connecting with the poem.
Have a wonderful day
Kevin
This stanza resonates in my heart right now:
“i stand, forlorn,
knowing that perfect equilibrium
is hard to find
particularly when everyday is a day under
construction”
Everyday is under construction, indeed. I just had to take a break to day from the construction and destruction–the human race’s infernal drive for greatness. It did me good to think about how nature builds and destroys with such a lack of ego and with no thought of consequences. Nature doesn’t have any agendas or political leanings. All if this is where my day 16 poem is from!
So true …. loved your poem, even though I am not enjoying the snow and ice this morning
The last stanza is powerful. I loved the read aloud because it spoke volumes to me.