everything is good
and a healthy c-section is expected
in 4 days,
says the doctor
so the hours stretch out like deserts
with the sacred mountain
in view.
conversations and distractions
become the little birds
flitting distant among the cactii,
meals the lizards they catch
years of creation and dissipation
months spent in libraries
months spent in bar-rooms
wandering among tomes and tombs
soon to be rewarded
and forgiven
(for the second time)
the primal hands of creation
are hard at work;
a million details of our genetics
to be replicated and mixed
bonded and trusted.
the sacred day looms
great jagged peak that it is
meanwhile,
below on the masculine desert,
a hot wind blows
and even the shadows of the cactii
lag tired
from long-waiting exertion
we wait and struggle
together and separate
separate and together
Comments
Highhat | June 3, 2011 - 13:50
Beautiful- wish you well
;)Pia
maisie | June 3, 2011 - 16:30
really wonderful stuff
"so the hours stretch out like deserts
with the sacred mountain
in view.
conversations and distractions
become the little birds"
skinner_jennifer | June 3, 2011 - 17:12
I really found this such an amazing description,
every word describing the waiting and anticipation,
hopfully you won't have to wait much longer.
I'm presuming this is to do with a birth of your
baby, I do hope I'm right. Good luck if it is, I
hope everything goes well.
Jenny.
insertponceyfre... | June 3, 2011 - 20:47
such a strange time - just before a birth. You've captured it very well Sean, and I wish you all the best
Nathan Bednarek | June 3, 2011 - 21:56
"below on the masculine desert,"
I can't quite explain why, but I love this image. This line has a lovely ring to it, but of course the whole poem is a joy to read. A well deserved cherry.
Nathan.
JoseHdz | June 3, 2011 - 22:24
elegant touch.
very much enjoyed this line:
"so the hours stretch out like deserts
with the sacred mountain
in view.
conversations and distractions
become the little birds
flitting distant among the cactii,
meals the lizards they catch"
congrats on the cherries!
Jose.
seannelson | June 4, 2011 - 02:28
thank you all kindly. Yes, Jenny, the poem is about the upcoming birth of my son.
Mangone | June 4, 2011 - 10:04
A wonderful piece Sean!
Congratulations to you and the very best of luck to all!
Cavalcaderl | June 4, 2011 - 23:09
new seannelson
Good poem, thought it was a birth
hope all is going well and soon will
have a son.
all the best.congrats; on the cherry
julie xx