By Your Presence
The smallness of the sparrow
flitting
reminds me of the fidgeting
moments
intermingled with the winds
of change
blown in on a northerly
breeze fluttering
toward a distant shore.
As the wind scatters her seed
across the terra firma,
likewise she has
carried me to the epicenter
of your existence
where I have established my
roots
in the richness of your soil.
If you have ever considered
whether trickling streams
rejoice to meander their way
to a turbulent ocean,
you must then consider the
paths that have led me to you
through the inconvenience of
circumstance and
the rending of hearts.
And as surely as the sun
licks the morning clouds;
ascends the eastern horizon,
the scent of dawn has left
your fragrance
upon the air I breathe, in
the moments
of intimacy, when I am
refreshed by your presence.
Dan Tharp is the author of
four books of poetry, 3 of which are in chapbook form... Side by
Side, Yielding Desire to Fate, A Season Made for Wondering and A Rose in
the Briar Patch. Dan resides in Southern California.
Dear Dan, this is very good poetry. I love the flow in your lines
ReplyDeleteThe picture painted scenery, all flowing into the central theme
of her presence. I enjoyed the reading.
Yancy
Nice read, thank you for sharing this with us Dan.
ReplyDeleteDear Dan,
ReplyDeleteReally like your images. The sun "licking morning clouds" is fresh and energetic.
Thank you,
Michael