Monthly Archives: December 2009

A solstice poem climbed out of my guts

came the time to go down
and die
smothered by dark
and lie
there completely unmoving
Light Light Light
all my seasons are named
for you
Light Light Light
I’ll be hollow and wait
for you

Love.

He has his shoes and coat on, standing in front of the door.
Bag full and slung over his shoulder and late for work.
But suddenly I am pouring out a new pride. I have triumphed.
As I recant the gleaming details he sets his bag back on the floor,
Relaxes his knees
And listens.