Wonder Poem: … and a canal between us …

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 us

i stand, forlorn,
knowing that perfect equilibrium
is hard to find
particularly when everyday is a day under
construction

you 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 cause

and 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 edge

i 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?


Record and upload audio >>

Peace (amid the waters),
Kevin

 

 

5 Comments
  1. 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!

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