will you grasp the memory of my voice
when I'm gone
the echoes of words I plucked for you from out of tune guitars
will you lift up this world with me
as it spins in the wrong direction
touch my neck by the old creek
let it's water baptize us
and wash away the caked on dirt of everything that keeps us apart
the sun hasn't risen in my stony eyes
since I watched you tip toe along the coastline
when palm trees whispered your name
capture the shine from your tan for me
let me take it into this winter
where I will see you only in the delicacy of a snowflake
some black wind is lifting me where I can no longer dream
I will be on my knees
where midnight sings hymns
watching branches wave at heaven
I will lift up my skeletal arms with them

The first two lines are so poignant they say it all, for me.  They are strong and remain with me.  The remainder of the poem is very good, but those first two lines ..... wow!

Ruth

thank you Ruth

The first two lines are so poignant they say it all, for me.  They are strong and remain with me.  The remainder of the poem is very good, but those first two lines ..... wow!

Ruth