When I gaze upon those Spanish eyes,
eyes that sparkle like stars in the night,
I fall in your ocean of serenity.
And I find myself drifting toward you,
attracted, like a galleon to the lighthouse.
The serenity in your eyes,
spreads, like spilled wine into my soul,
and intoxicates my spirit with its peace.
I feel my heart beating quietly and subdued
as the blood in my veins flows slowly.
At last, my restless spirit, finds shelter
within the confines of your warm embrace.
My face rests, nestled upon your shoulder.
And just before I kiss your cherry-red lips,
I hear your soul whispering, "I love you".
Still Living on my Feet is the follow up to Tichaona Chinyelu’s first book, In the Whirlwind, which was rooted in a sense of hard-hitting revolutionary black love. However, in this sophomore effort, Tichaona brings the revolutionary essence from deep
Early Works is an exhaustive compilation of the first decade of the poems and stories of Z.B.McClure. Included are family photos, rare personal photos, photos of 1st draft manuscripts of many of his early poems. Also some biography and memoir materia
Outstanding imagery, feelings and rhythm... "Serenity" glows.
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
your friend
Alain Gracio
Be always safe,
Karen