Saturday, April 29, 2006

A Sense of Her

Hidden inside a cotton gift bag
touch describes her

tears flow down a smooth cheek
honesty opens a crevice in her thoughts
and I feel coolness
and silkiness

Then I open the drawstring
and she falls silently before me
recovering herself
before I really know


7 comments:

FRIDAY'S CHILD said...

Bautiful poem.

Anonymous said...

Carol, I love this one!

Unknown said...

This is beautiful Carol!

Carol said...

Thank you for your kind comments.

Hope you enjoyed the 2006 National Poetry Month celebrations here at A Revision!

Anonymous said...

I like the accuracy of the image of emotions peaking out before being brushed away in what I see as this goodbye gift giving.

Carol said...

Hi Pearl,
It is always interesting to read other people's interpretations!

Carol said...

Thanks Jon,
Nice to meet you.