synthesis

these images we carry
if they were to transfigure
from dreams to mouths

lift from paper
to something tangible

like word made flesh
transmutation

the streets would shimmer
with littered, glittering worlds
not words we would read
and nod our heads

but poetry we could
scoop up
and carry in our pockets
like marbles

to play with
or simply relish
how it rolls and dazzles
in our open palms

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About Susan L Daniels

I am a firm believer that politics are personal, that faith is expressed through action, and that life is something that must be loved and lived authentically--or why bother with any of it?
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12 Responses to synthesis

  1. Rhonda's avatar Rhonda says:

    I can almost imagine this is what it’s like in your head. Poetry in motion. ^5

  2. Nicholas Gagnier's avatar Nicholas Gagnier says:

    Great poem, thanks for sharing 🙂

  3. doncarroll's avatar doncarroll says:

    splendid piece susan – just splendid!!

  4. nelle's avatar nelle says:

    The feel of words, there to touch, almost a sixth sense.

  5. I agree completely with Nelle. This is strong, this is live, this is beautiful!

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