you were asleep
I tell myself
when the time came
I had rocked you that way
and it was clinical
you have to know
even though I'd named you
secretly.
I came to, after
and you
didn't
and
every Spring
I draw
a warm blood-
bath
for myself
for you
to remember
that you lived
in me
died
in me, and you have to
believe me
it wasn't my fault
I miscarried
you
If there ever was a reverse circle, this is it. Existentialistic poetry, but gazing without emotionalisms and pretentious cynicism. Both birth and abortion. Great poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and stirring, these words are stuck in the center of my chest. Well done.
ReplyDeletea conversation I feel honoured to witness,the bare bones of it, right down to the marrow. Not a single superfluous word and a whole lotta love.
ReplyDeletesadness for beez to read this sadness for earth sadness for this place you carry in you .. always beez
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry.
ReplyDelete*love and hugs* loved reading each word. nicely penned down.
ReplyDeleteYour words captured the joy and the sorrow. I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteSorrow, beautifully captured
ReplyDeletethanks everyone for stopping by. for me this poem was--to quote Wordsworth--emotion reflected in tranquility. not intended toward sentimentalism or emotionalism, but rather, a frank reflection from a real woman toward a real situation now years gone, one that sits quietly and peacefully in her core. xx all.
ReplyDeletea very powerful poignant poem! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece. Moving. A reminiscence and a sense of moving on. Natural, as always. // Peter.
ReplyDeleteWhen I walk away from a poem feeling so clearly what the poet felt without ambiguity I know I have read a tremendous poem. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDaphne, Peter, and Richard...thank you for taking the time to share in my words. I appreciate each of you.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a very good poem.
ReplyDeletewell expressed sadness,
ReplyDeleteyour words are easy to follow.
welcome join us today, a free verse is what you need.
really beautiful. i have not experienced this pain, but dear friends have. i feel the intensity of emotion through your words.
ReplyDeleteThe sorrow is so prevalent, yet I feel the hope.
ReplyDeletehugs
Jaye