...that you are half an America away
working in a northern place
...that the robin raises her young ever fearful
of the shadow of the hawk and of the feral cat
...that Venus is humbled by the sun
as billions watch in wonder
...that forest fires rage in Arizona
snow falls in the Coquihalla
and body parts arrive in the mail
in Ottawa and Vancouver
...that vestiges from Japan's misfortune
land on the beaches from Oregon to Alaska
...that a raven calls
his dark shadow passes over me
a good omen I hope
...that millions die such senseless deaths
and men are so seemingly intent upon self-destruction
...that climate warms and seas become more turbulent
and seasons even more uneasy
... that the moon is not rising
twilight is dark and dreary and the skies weep
...that turmoil runs rampant
and chaos rules the world
And yet it will all be as it should be when you come back
and I may hold you in my arms...
If only love alone could solve our problems--if only! But politicians and bankers don't see it that way. Where money's to be made, the rest of us can expect the worst. Yes, we should be together, but how many obstacles-sorry about this, but primarily religions-have for so long managed to separate us?
A heartfelt poem, Regis! Hope the girl comes home from the north and brings with her the rain.
And THIS is why I am so happy to be back here.. to read words such as these that wrap me in a warm blanket of companionship and understanding..)) love to you, my friend.. Myrna
this poem is a hug for the weary in a world going mad.
Beautiful summaries of what's wrong, topped by the one good and right thing.
Ends on a most encouraging line!
"Love is the best shelter" is the message you are conveying in this message and you have put it in the most brilliant way a poet can ever portray the magestic powers of love. Have missed you sooooooo much my friend.
Reviewed by Sandy Hoynacki (Reader)
Reviewed on July 9, 2012
A protective balm awaits when the "for we are together" becomes
real. A powerful write of reality....
WORLD CONDITIONS THAT EXIST WHILE TWO ARE SEPARATED CARRIES AN ADDITIONAL 'STRAIN' BECAUSE OF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THEM. AND SO IT IS...THOUGH THE CHAOTIC CONDITIONS OF THE WORLD WILL NOT CHANGE...THE 'STRAIN' WILL BE ALLEVIATED WHEN THE TWO ARE REUNITED. THE GIST; TWO HEARTS ARE BETTER THAN ONE. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Wonderful heart felt poem. Raven's are misunderstood; they are not the bad omens they have been made out to be but can be the joker. If a raven has crossed your path, 3 times even better, the raven is bringing magic, shapeshifting and creation into your awareness. BTW thanks for being the great friend that you have been to me....just by being there even when I disapppear for weeks, months and etc.
It's strange how we can be extra sensitive to the world's travails when lost in the ardour of passionate love - and yet also immune from its consequences by the power of that same love. You have spoken of such most eloquently and elegantly here, Regis. Thank you for sharing its effects so warmly. May you both continue to be richly blessed. xx
I think this one may be your very best poem ever...but if not then it is for sure one of your best...I love the fast tempo and rhythm of it and I would love to hear it read out loud as it flowed so perfectly.Love to you and yours
from
Kay
Reviewed by RWE SAYS BYE (Reader)
Reviewed on June 10, 2012
...this speaks to the need to strengthen what remains in light of so much destruction and decay, and the tone of an effigy fading in the twilight of tomorrow's sorrow lends the vestigial effulgence of a peaceful legacy that outlasts the relationship rejoinder to close your verse...
Regis, you have profoundly described the importance of personal
relationships, love, and our ties as sucklings of mother earth - I wish you love and peace my dear friend - Jon Michael
i like the global picture here,
Regis, the broad perspective and the concern for
all that's not well - you see true and
you think big - admirable indeed
yes a partner in crime is the way to go, and such lovely lines as ....that the moon is not rising twighlight is dark and the skies weep. this poem is so well put together
Regis, you found a very provocative and effective way to point out the current woes of the world, and how a private love can tune it all out to the point where there are only two timeless souls and nothing else. Well done. Be well, Kathy
This gives such a view as it is, how the world stands... ah but to know there is that one that when you hold them in your arms you are together. And among all the chaos the world has, isn't this the most beautiful thing.
Beauty among the chaos, and then you will be one again, how lovely
About the rest of you in-you-face poem, Regis, I with you. Mankind, supposedly more intelligent are killing each other in the most gruesome ways. I love your poem, and especially the last three line.
Wow! What a poem! So meaningful and deep. Thanks for sharing.
When we are together with the one we love things seem to fall into place and it all seems to be the way it should be. Nothing seems wrong or bad because we are together and always have each other no matter what.
Just one thing I noticed... "that a raven calls his dark shadow passes over me" - i would say 'passing over me' instead of 'passes over me'.
From the author of Jupiter Remembered and Until It’s Time: Embracing Life In Our Later Years comes Petals of Love: Poetry of a Woman’s Soul – a heartfelt collection spanning more than thirty-five years. Through tender reflections, these poems offer g
From the author of Jupiter Remembered and Until It’s Time: Embracing Life In Our Later Years comes Petals of Love: Poetry of a Woman’s Soul – a heartfelt collection spanning more than thirty-five years. Through tender reflections, these poems offer g
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A heartfelt poem, Regis! Hope the girl comes home from the north and brings with her the rain.
hug
Kat
Beautiful summaries of what's wrong, topped by the one good and right thing.
Ends on a most encouraging line!
~Zach
real. A powerful write of reality....
Great write.
Mary
Love,
Christine
Excellent write Regis.
Lady Mary Ann
from
Kay
Blessings,
Christine
relationships, love, and our ties as sucklings of mother earth - I wish you love and peace my dear friend - Jon Michael
Anna
Micki
Regis, the broad perspective and the concern for
all that's not well - you see true and
you think big - admirable indeed
john
That we are together...For we are together
I'm with you, Regis...to hell with everything in between those two lines. Aren't we lucky!!!
The wistful beauty of the closing lines softens the harshness of life.
Connie
of heart and soul rendering
from love at it's best!!!
Lady Vivian
Love holds no boundaries, as evident from your poem. All hell can break loose, but love will prevail..Boy us romantics need to get a grip..lol
Awesome poetry as always,
Peace, love and light,
Amber
Ron
Love ya!
Jane
So happy to read this lovely tribute of yours, thank you again
Budd
"All I Know Of Love
Is That Love Is All There Is."
Beautiful poem, Reg.
Take care,
Sherry
Beauty among the chaos, and then you will be one again, how lovely
Love and Light
Lily
(((HUGS))) et amour, ton ami dans Texas, Karen Lynn. :D
About the rest of you in-you-face poem, Regis, I with you. Mankind, supposedly more intelligent are killing each other in the most gruesome ways. I love your poem, and especially the last three line.
When we are together with the one we love things seem to fall into place and it all seems to be the way it should be. Nothing seems wrong or bad because we are together and always have each other no matter what.
Just one thing I noticed... "that a raven calls his dark shadow passes over me" - i would say 'passing over me' instead of 'passes over me'.