It’s
that time of year again folks where I attempt to write a poem a day for 30
days! I think it was the first year I
participated they suggested only giving yourself ten minutes to write it and I
have used that as a rule ever since. The challenge is called NaPoWriMo standing for “National Poetry Writing Month.” On the web site for this challenge they have everyone that is
participating’s web sites listed. It is a fun way to browse some interesting
poets or you don't have to have a web site to participate. Anyone can join in! Let me know if you are doing it as I'd love to follow your poetry journey too.
This
is my third year participating and I’ve made it the last two and hope to again
this year. Happy April 1st!
On the First
of the Month
The
end is before the beginning
Bleeding
into each other, yet apart
Once
we crash towards crushed against the deadlines
The
other we turn the crisp clean page
What
shall we write in this new empty space?
The
first makes way for the middle and then the end
Nothing
more bothersome then when there is no middle
Just
ending on that note of panic or satisfaction
But
only remembering that last lingering note
When
the sounds began slowly to rise
Raising
the hair on the back of my neck in anticipation
Of
what would come or could or I expected to meet again
An
entrance from the wings on opening night
A
card that says, “thinking of you my friend”
A
hand fumbled for during the movies
A
song of a single robin at Spring’s first light
A
baby tasting chocolate for the first time
A
first quick unexpected peck on the lips
For
the first moment of knowing you are exactly where you should be
Finally
feeling you’re comfortable in your own skin
One
becomes not the loneliest number
But
one to cherish, fresh
In
that single instant
Tracked
by an action, feeling, sight, or sound
Taking
our collective breath away once more
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