There should be a bible for things like this--
something dependable
something I could grab onto
when I feel bewildered,
dizzy,
from your smile and your scent
when you stand closer
than I expect.
Such a bible would have shed its
shall-nots
in favor of
more love-thy-neighbor
especially
when the sky is full of soft stars
and you remove my glasses
along with my reserve.
This bible would be full of watercolors
and nested in by drowsy birds.
This bible would be
lit like a greenhouse afternoon
or suggested in midnight indigo.
Lay hands on my shyness
and let me lay my burden down--
turn me to the text of oh-gosh-yes
like a prodigal
whose lips can finally confess.
_______
for Word Garden Word List--Bittersweet.
Music: Denise King Say You Say me
I love the gentle meditation in your wonderful poem - Like gazing and dreaming and hoping in a place of growth - Jae
ReplyDeleteI am not much for the Holy Scripture normally, but this is one bible I would be happy to keep by my bedside. Delicate as a butterfly's wing-flutter, but strong as a stormy wind, each simile and image hits exactly the right note of wistful remembrance and holds all the sweetness of what lives on in our dreams, untouched by age. Beautiful writing, Shay.
ReplyDeleteOh we both wrote "soft stars". I love this version of a Bible, "nested in by drowsy birds" (!!!) and "lit like a greenhouse afternoon." Just gorgeous. Wonderful closing lines. A heartlift of a poem.
ReplyDeleteWow, yes. The world needs that gospel of love.
ReplyDeleteJust love this! (abigfatcanofworms)
ReplyDeleteShay, your poem is so tender, honest and sensual. "lay hands on my shyness and let me lay my burden down' ~ emotional intimacy at its finest.
ReplyDeleteThis has that subtle touch but is so rich and layered. Your love and desire poems are out of this world, and yet so down to it. Oh so beautifully expressed. If you take requests, I'd say, more please.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem Shay and your word list was inspiring!
ReplyDeleteShay- beautiful poem. I hope this goes through, it's been quite some time since I have been here.
ReplyDeleteYours did, mine at your place did not! But I left it at the List post for you. ;-)
DeleteAs always your use of imagery is brilliant beautiful Shay! I too would love to have this bible. I may be more likely to read it! :-))
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