0025 Between (2) Poem by Michael Shepherd
0025 Between (2)
Between each word, what happens in the mind?
what moves from hearing, seeing, through the worlds
of thought; emotion; both perhaps enjoined;
what depth of silent stillness may unfurl?
It's strange: as writer, when the words are set,
I find myself in some quite other place,
where writer, reader, hearer, truly meet;
like talk that's punctuated by deep peace.
For me, each comma, semi-colon, dash,
or bracket, or long colon's pause, or stop,
are moments when our minds may truly match;
communication perfect in that gap:
the punctuated moment, truth may find;
between each word, meet unity in mind.
Well, it's a timely reminder about the purpose of all this crafting that poets discuss. Can 'between' be used with ONE item? That's my only question.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/24/2024 9:35:26 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Unlike Max, I have no trouble with 'between' since it is followed by 'each word.' I am wondering whether you need silent with stillness. Seems a bit redundant. I really like this poem because you kept it both technical and mystical...both places a poet needs to be. I love this poem because it expresses exactly what I think about when I write. Thanks.(Like a road map for the reader.) Raynette