Notes About The Poem

I wrote this poem many years ago, when I was experiencing some frustration with a new relationship.

The Glowing

I wait by the mine
Outside the camp.
Between us, the pinyons
Slash and partition
Your fire, like fence posts.
They keep me at bay.

Here in the shadows, 
I think I know you.
But, in the flame of life, 
You dance with all.
I won't be to you
One other to twirl.

If you should feel
The pull of the silence, 
The call of a private heart, 
You'll venture beyond
The grove of sentries.
Then we together
Might prospect for gold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
May 31, 2021 at 7:18 AM
Love the whole metaphor of mining and "I won't be to you / One other to twirl." Beautiful poem, Carol.
Foster Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 7:04 PM
Love the imagery. Excellent write. Well penned. Ann
Mays Avatar
November 5, 2019 at 7:55 PM
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 9:50 AM
This is just beautiful Carol. There is never enough time to respond to all the poets who are here at Soup. My little granddaughters come first. Cheers, Connie : )
Mays Avatar
February 23, 2019 at 11:31 PM
Thank you. Glad you like it.
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