In the pause
the year of our Lord
with moons soft skin surface
she did remember
ashamed to be on cemetery road
with a wearisome lover , a toxic presenter .
her light lit in strangers
his first underground tantrum
the animals digging demanding ransom .
she did not die
she just went somewhere
the shrill trumpet
one long note , a siren cry .
in the pause
the lunar month kingdom come November
she did remember
relief to watch the fish swimming shallow
scales of gold leaf a washed in splendour
like spaceships on cathedral wall frescoes ember
with Saints and kings
their cut off heads in glass case transgender
again the drum , again the drum
she did not die , she did not die .
in the pause
in the headlights of the dark
she did remember
the moon , her body massive
a swell , no bones the cosmic fish anointed
river salmon swim the wrong way
yearning to be back home
the second tantrum
the compass north to abandon .
platinum gifts arranged before her ,
potatoes cooked in caves and grottos
a blind pony , perfect braids , a shiny shell anklet
the Good Harbor passage running
herds with broken heart clefts
a whirlpool startling birds
causing snake movements straight into a tree
where again the drum
booms lyrics now of Vermeer mood to see .
she did not die
she just went somewhere
the shrilling trumpet hallows
its final note , Michigani’s brutal storm
her throne to sail on rising confessions possession
again the drum , again the drum
she did not die , she did not die .
Last photo by Rosemary Alpert Photography
Some wonderful imagery here, Meg, and an almost hypnotic flow. I like your use of alliteration and your beautiful phrasing. Fine writing.
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Thank you Chris for your beautiful comment …your presence is always a light ! ….
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I’d like to hope so!
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Gorgeous work, dear Meg – many congratulations. And a video from the farm across the hill. 🙂
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To my long time friend here …thank you from my heart Hariod ! You must live near Glastonbury? …I looked and discovered the beauty of your “place” on earth …you are so blessed by your lovely surroundings I see . Sending love today ….megxxx
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“she just went somewhere”…forever ethereal Meg, with dignity and beauty. 💘 sigh….
And thank you for Radiohead. That haunting voice, always a presence in my home. My son’s favorite.
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Dear Van , your thoughtful choice of words has brought comfort for your understanding … thank you my beautiful friend
( I love the music of Radiohead too …greetings to your soulful son )
Sending love ….
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May there always be somewhere for you to go to, deerest resilient Meg. 💙
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Love you deer Julie ….💜
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It’s compelling.. and she did not die.. and there is love for this poem.. ❤
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Christy
Your heart and thoughts I so thank you for ….
sending love
💜
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Meg, your images always illumine. Reading this I loved the way you weave yourself so effortlessly through the world’s eternally stunning scenes. You are like a spirit slipping through the trees, appearing in the sky, the fish, the golden light. My heart always has to stop what it is doing, and watch, wondering where you will appear next. For she does not die…
Peace
Michael
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My spirit soars when you appear here …and I am humbled . Michael , thank you ( I’m at a loss for words suddenly ) ….💜
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Meg your poetry is impressive and I would compare it to Jim Morrison (that’s a compliment BTW)! Just put it to music and you could be a star! I loved those super moon videos, did you ever find them??
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Hi Dale ….thank you for your kind creative presence here …I’m so thankful our paths have crossed again since grade school .
( yes , those videos mysteriously appeared just like they disappeared )
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This leaves me breathless
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Awwwww Chrissy ! ….thank you dear ….💜
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💜😘
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I love your work, Meg…the story you tell can be felt as I read your words…chosen so meticulously…so haunting. I send you beautiful white light and lots of love ❤
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I can feel your beautiful white light Lorrie ….it shines into my heart …I’m so grateful for your friendship ….sending love always 💜
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Thank you beautiful soul!! I feel you also ♡
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