Bernard Chan Poet Quatern

Laughter Will Hunger For Your Mouth

Laughter will hunger for your mouth
On mornings that break ominous, 
Though the cold shoulder from above 
Shoves from view all that’s luminous. 

When breezes wheeze, die in your hair, 
Laughter will hunger for your mouth. 
Rheumatic boughs point at Sol’s lair, 
Where rays wait like a virgin dove. 

Daydreams may furl their wings and pout, 
And song wither in every throat, 
Laughter will hunger for your mouth, 
When twilight hoists colors afloat. 

The promise by today unkept
Returns to mirthless angels rout. 
Long as the last tear is unwept, 
Laughter will hunger for your mouth.

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Susan Ashley March 13, 2018 at 12:10 PM Such superb imagery expresses your insightful poem Bernard! I feel that life and laughter will emerge in jubilant victory! Every line is simply so poetic with hopeful feelings simmering at the edges of the downhearted surface of your poem. Splendid poetry my friend! Warmest wishes. ~Susan Bernard Chan March 15, 2018 at 7:02 AM Thank you, Susan! :)

Vijay Pandit January 25, 2018 at 5:53 AM Very poetic, and creative piece..I feel the upbeat feelings wanting to emerge..well done, Bernard. Bernard Chan January 25, 2018 at 7:12 AM Thank you very much, Vijay.

Arturo Michael January 25, 2018 at 4:39 AM I like the expression,"Laughter will hunger for your mouth." Nice poem Bernard...All the best Bernard Chan January 25, 2018 at 7:12 AM Thanks a lot, Arturo.