If I've been
hurt by life
and you hear my
deepest anguish,
make no mistake
of it. No matter
how dark the defeat
nor deep the wound,
I wouldn't skip
one quick heartbeat
of this life nor
stop longing for
some unknown glory
even in the void.
And, arguably, that "glory" will indubitably come as either pain or joy, as the void probably knows appreciating the full experience you cite in the poem is impossible without the unity of opposites, that knowing black only because we understand white. Beautifully rendered.
A Collection of Voices from Around the World is more than just a poetry compilation. It is a partnership of poets from around the globe brought together by an internet poetry forum. That forum, poetrypages.com, has been the home of many a fine poet s
WHISPERS OF THE HEART is artist and author J. Allen Wilson's second book of poetry.It can be autographed and shipped within 48 hours of order. NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
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