Monthly Archives: July 2010

Within the dark, oppressive burqa there is one Who may not lift her face up to the sky, Who on her arms may never feel the sun, And never show her lips lest she would die. She is as nothing … Continue reading →

Yes, I wanted to see you today; So, I looked at your picture and said, “Wake up, wake up, you sleepyhead!” But, you didn’t even blink your eyes. Just sat there looking oh so wise. And I wanted to hear … Continue reading →

O Sorrow-wind a-dying now, O slow, woeful Sorrow-wind, I sigh, ah, even I, For all love flown all afar away. O thou, thou too, Thou too, fly far; Thy song grows faint, so faint, And colder, as a cold star. … Continue reading →

Above me clouds halfway turn Pink, gold blue, purple green, Cool and lovely with cheer. I walk to the edge of the ledge and stop. Below the mountains, far, far below, A silver curl gleams And disappears. Beyond, The sun … Continue reading →

If I were the watch on your wrist Or the copper-blond color of your hair, “Unstrap me not” I would insist, And “Don’t cut me off, don’t you dare!” Then I’d feel all your pulses dance by, Watch you every … Continue reading →