Monday, December 9, 2013

The Crush



This is the week of the Poets on the Page week-long challenge. 

Today's prompt and my poem:

Remember a time when something you loved was "torn down". This may be a metaphor for example - a relationship town down or a demolished business or career. It may be a marriage or partnership and it may actually be a building or structure.

Gaze loosely at the photo of the building - in process of being demolished - and as you gaze, bring your experience into your heart and mind.




The Crush

The crush comes swiftly
suffocating
devastating
in that moment
of fragility
vulnerability
heart hysteria thumping
pumping blood
to an uncomprehending brain

The crush lifts slowly
it just takes time
watch for the return of life
not as you once knew it
but new
and good


This poem is to reassure a downhearted spirit that life will be good again.