The Day
Everything delights me today—
the sun’s extravagant light,
the frost spreading across
the window like branches
on a tree, the dog’s tongue
lolling out from the side
of her mouth like a pink
curtain blowing out an open
window, the bass line
in that Lucinda Williams’
cover, the smoke tumbling
from chimneys like troops
of acrobats, my hair’s
independent spirit.
It was a year ago today
that a murderous mob tried
to drive a stake through
the heart of our democracy.
Faith has never been
my strong suit, but
I hang on to a belief
in goodness, as if
to the string of a kite.
And the kite were my heart.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YvonneZipterWrites
Instagram: @yvonnezipter
Twitter: @YvonneZipter
Editor’s Note: This poem’s emphasis on joy (and hope) is beautifully supported by the similes and metaphors sprinkled throughout. The last line is brilliant.
Great imagery. And I like the enjambment of:
“…from chimneys like troops
of acrobats, …”
It’s a glimmer of what’s to come. Thank you for this poem. ~ xoA
LikeLike
This poem delights me today, even as it gives a timely and spirited spin on tragic history. Also, Lucinda jazzes it up and the vampire imagery is deadly.
LikeLike
Such a good read. Lifts this reader ‘s spirit.
LikeLike