So here's my latest published poem in Panorama 2016 entitled:
DEPARTUREGingerly he crossesthe uneven groundafraid of falling,holds firmly to his cane.Three months have passedsince she departed,leaving him behind, alone.Sixty years ago,they were so young, in love,pledged their vows solemnly.Oh, to return nowfor one day or just an hour,hold her in his arms,tenderly express his love,feel again her sweet touch.Time is too crueltaking her away so suddenly,his dear companion.He leaves a single daisy,her favorite…on the grave.
AWARDS:
1. League of Utah Writers Contest 2012
Narrative Poem, 3rd Honorable Mention
2. Published in LUW’s Shimmering 2013
3. UTSPS Panorama 2016
It is a lovely and poignant poem, Lin.
ReplyDelete5 books in 5 years is quite an accomplishment in my opinion. Congratulations on that achievement, Lin. The poem is heartwarming and insightful. Congratulations on getting it published. That's wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Linda Reeder. This is such a lovely and poignant poem. The poem will make one pause, look around, take accounts of one's life and realize the futility of chasing after materialism.
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