Po.e.treats
Welcome to the The Lit Lounge Po.e.treats page dedicated to amateur poets working hard to their refine craft. We want to give you, the neophyte wordsmiths of the world, an opportunity to stand within The Lit Lounge and present your soulful words for the worlds consumption. And for you the readers, please feel free to pass on you thoughts, praise, & constructive comments. You never know…you may be discovering the next Saul Williams, Nikki Giovanni, or Amiri Baraka.
You can also view the previous months selection by clicking on the Po.e.treat link to the left.
THE LETTER
blank sheet
reflecting the black space
where words are on break
and thoughts swim in
streams of unconsciousness
oblivious to the Waterfall up ahead
and the familiar fact that
they’ve been across that edge before.
you would think
being the strongest in the bunch
that thoughts of Love
would have seen the signs and combined
a handful of low-hanging vines
and swung herself to safety.
or better yet
rallied the troops to paddle harder
for more traction
in the opposite direction.
no, not my Love.
unmoved by the turbulence
or the effervescent view of the horizon
Love can’t wait to fall for you again.
riding shotgun with gravity
deep breath in, the ride of life begins.
Love remembered and welcomed
the exuberance of a weightless plunge
and how to trust
life jackets we can’t see or feel
they simply appear
on cue, in time
for the deepest waters.
funny, i dunno how i got off into this
when all i really wanted to do
was write you a letter.
Copyright © 2008 AsheSelah. All rights reserved.
To have your poem considered for the Po.e.treat amateur spotlight, email your original work to info@mahoganybookstore.com. You can also view the previous months selection by clicking on the Po.e.treat link to the left.
