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A Poem for a Thursday #325
L. E. Bowman is an American poet. She has published three volumes of poetry. Her work frequently examines the relationship between humans and nature. She also “focuses heavily on all facets of womanhood, including the shifting roles and definitions that we face as we change and age.” Because you ruined me.Tore my muse from my chest with yourconsistent presence, your faithful hands.How do I write about staying when you never leave?How do I turn tears into diamonds when you don't make me cry?I can't speak of unsteady ground when I'm no longer shaking.I can't lament one-sided affection when you've balanced me out.Love is now boring.Unwavering.Coffee in the morning, just how…
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On Running Away and Little Treats
Do you ever want to run away? Not in a life-altering, leave everything behind and start over in a new country kind of way (though, hmmm, you could talk me into it) but in a “the world is too much with us; late and soon” kind of way. You start being driven crazy by your family who are doing nothing particularly wrong. You get grumpier and grumpier. You decide no one loves you and you love no one and if you don’t get out of the house soon you are going to push someone off the balcony. Unfortunately, while a murder charge will provide you with a peaceful, quiet cell,…
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A Poem for a Thursday #324
J. Allyn Rosser is an American poet. She was born in Pennsylvania and now lives in Athens, Ohio. Rosser has published five volumes of poetry and served as the editor of the New Ohio Review for eight years. She is a professor of English at Ohio University. Why won't I ever do as I've been told?It's not as if the route they said to takeLooked less direct. — This map will not refold.Eat organic, exercise, and hold(That wine at 3 a.m. was a mistake)The cheese. I should rest as I've been told,Monitor my dreams, take time to hit the roadTo view the changing leaves... Give me a break,There is no…
