In
the beginning was the Word
-John
1:1
It’s
only words
words
only
but
wait
an
arrangement of words
offers
meaning
paints
pictures of
how
a pond can be your life
a
branch of the elm
can
tell a story
about
being cut off from love
lopped
and fallen
now
just a lonely stick
that
only
Jim
Teeters has published poetry in several anthologies. He conducts poetry
workshops for children and adults and is active in poetry readings in the
Seattle area through the Striped Water Poets. He is the author of six poetry
collections and the book, Teach with Style, (ASTD Press July 2013). Jim
is a retired social worker living in Kent, Washington.
thoughtful write indeed
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this Jim!
ReplyDeleteYou sure cause a person to ponder, Jim, and for all the right reasons.
ReplyDeleteGood work Jim, clever use of space and thought provoking. Thanks for sharing your poem. BW Annie
ReplyDeleteJim, Thank you for this interesting piece. Very enjoyable!
ReplyDeleteJim,
ReplyDeleteA very good poem . I liked it!
Sincerely,
David Fox
So true Jim,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Knight Writer