Soak the day
until its soft colors
drain and only
an outline
of all we did
remains—a memory
new enough
we still see it
the same—a vague shape
against the sun
that evening
carries away.
Soak the day
until its soft colors
drain and only
an outline
of all we did
remains—a memory
new enough
we still see it
the same—a vague shape
against the sun
that evening
carries away.
This poem was featured on the literary blog for Slice magazine during my time as the blog’s Poet-in-Residence.
Additional news, Issue 9 of the literary journal Monday Night is available now…and I’m in it! Check out the link to view my two poems online or, if you’re in the mood for the real deal, purchase a copy of the magazine for $3 from the site (what a lovely, lively squid on the cover!).
Two responses
• David E., July 14, 2010 at 2:29 pm
The TV is even livelier….Great work, Joa.
•Bruce, July 20, 2010 at 5:58 am
I just ordered a copy . Very exciting to actually have you in print!!!!!!!!!!!!!