In the meanwhile, I will contemplate the measured breaths
Between us, and allow the dew to settle upon
This upturned earth at our feet. I have felt the roots
Pull against my fingers; I have clutched them. Felt life flow through
My hands and leave like the exhalation of my
Whispered regrets. I will never
Regret you.
In the evening, when the blossoms close and
The moonlight casts promises upon my skin, I want
You to travel the length of my neck with your
Lips, and let the soil drink my tears as you
Hold me.
The earth is breathing me in; it is offering me
Solace within its embrace, and you are there to remind me
I am not alone.
The morning will expand with the shivering awareness of
Light, and I will curl into the comfort of
Your arms. The earth will pulsate with presence, and it will
Release color and energy and shadows
Into the world.
I will one day be part of this dance; I, too, will root
Myself deep into the soil, and drink from the
Moisture in the air. There will be a stream, and
I will offer it shade so the water can breathe.
And we will go on forever.
In the meanwhile, I will press my palm
To the earth, and feel your heartbeat
Upon me.
Kiran said,
February 1, 2009 at 5:23 am
This is a good poem. Wonderful imagery. Your talent is developing. I look forward to when your poems will be more Kara than Neruda.
Jim Porter said,
February 2, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Hi Kara!
I really enjoyed ‘Meanwhile, You and I’… you have a deft touch with your symbolism, and it made me reread several times until I felt I had some idea of your emotions in the writing.
I hope you won’t think me pushy by sharing my experience. My wife has been fighting the good fight vs. non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for almost 9 years now. For now it is a positive situation, though not without setbacks. I found your poetry to have great relevance to my situation. Your words have such meaning at so many levels, and to my way of thinking that is the true test of a successful poet’s work. Thank you for a great gift that helps me keep perspective… I look forward to reading past and future work.
All the Best,
J P ;