I stalked her in the grocery store: her crown
of snowy braids held in place by a great silver clip,
her erect bearing, radiating tenderness...
beaming peace like the North Star.
I wanted to ask, "What aisle did you find
your serenity in, do you know
how to be married for fifty years or how to live alone,
excuse me for interrupting, but you seem to possess
some knowledge that makes the earth turn and burn on its axis…"
But we don't request such things from strangers
nowadays. So I said, "I love your hair."
"I Confess"
Oh WOW!!!! This is my favorite poem so far that you have chosen!! The words are so emotional, it is just gorgeous. And the image is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful Ginny, thank you :) I was very happy to discover Alison's quote. She has a lovely way with words and I look forward to reading other works.
DeleteSo beautifully written that gives so much rooms for imagination
ReplyDeleteI agree roentare :) thank you!
DeleteGorgeous poem Denise and equally beautiful AI. Well done, love it..
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, much appreciated :)
DeleteThis is lovely and so true.
ReplyDeleteI agree jabblog, very true :)
DeleteI love this. The picture to go with it is perfect.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the pairing Ann, thank you :)
DeleteBeautiful poem and picture, Denise. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteHappy you enjoyed Martha Ellen, thank you :)
DeleteBeautiful poem and a lovely image. Take care, enjoy your day and your weekend.!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, and I wish you the same :)
DeleteDoesn't that make you stop and think. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt does, doesn't it? Thank you Jo :)
DeleteThat's great. Just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie, much appreciated :)
Deleteawwww, what a beautiful poem!! i am so happy that she at least complimented her hair!! i hope this teaches us a lesson...
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie, me too and it's so nice to have these reminders in life :)
Deletethe picture is perfect for this wonderful poem. you know I am not hugely fond of poetry but this one is perfect. love it. did you create the photo in AI?
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed the poem Sandra. I'm a poem nut and read them like a mystery novel :) Yes, I created the lady in AI. I used my prompts from key words in the poem, got several but this one was my favorite. I liked the expression on her face most of all, and that hair! It just seemed to pair so beautifully with Alison's words.
DeleteI've seen people that inspire such thoughts. What an insightful remarkable poem expressing how little of what we are actually thinking is said.
ReplyDeleteThank you Penelope :) I remember one particular lady I saw dining with her companion in a restaurant last year. I was reminded of her when I read this poem.
DeleteWOW, that was really, really nice. I think we've all seen someone like that along the way.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brian, I think you're right :)
DeleteThis poem is full of 'wonder'!
ReplyDeleteI agree, thank you Ellen :)
DeleteLovely perspective
ReplyDeleteTotally, thank you Christine :)
DeleteA poem that makes me want more! I must look up the poet.
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, my thoughts exactly and I will be looking for more of her writings :)
DeletePicture and poem go so well together.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan, I thought so too :)
DeleteIf I saw someone who looked like that, I'd compliment her on her hair too.
ReplyDeleteSo would I Pam :)
DeleteCombination of poem with picture goes well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, I thought so too :)
DeleteGreat poem.
ReplyDeleteThanks for saying Linda, I loved it and read it several times, which I tend to do with these poems.
DeleteI LOVE THIS.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, thank you Sandi :)
DeleteLove this.
ReplyDeleteLovely! So glad, thank you Sandra :)
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