The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

...for Carson McCullers
           

Terse language 
scored to the bone 
with no leftovers;
pouring sorrow into 
every crucial word 
without a shred of platitude.

She faced her ghosts
with grace and fortitude,
placing hope and loss
in perfect symmetry,
embracing solitude.

Straight to the heart
she spoke the truth,
with no equivocation
or careless gesture.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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November 13, 2008 at 4:24 PM
The vivid imagery makes for a powerful poem. Much to think about in your words. I've already read it a few times. Well done! Thank you for your kind words regarding my poem. Keep on writing! Karen
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