A Smile and A Gentleness Poem by Coleman Barks
A Smile and A Gentleness
There is a smile and a gentleness
inside. When I learned the name
and address of that, I went to where
you sell perfume. I begged you not
to trouble me so with longing. Come
out and play! Flirt more naturally.
Teach me how to kiss. On the ground
a spread blanket, flame that's caught
and burning well, cumin seeds browning,
I am inside all of this with my soul.
Amazing poem reflecting great zest and love for life. Thanks. A few words to quote: Come..... out and play! Flirt more naturally..... Teach me how to kiss.
I like this poem too- I wonder if there are more of his poems printed somewhere- -Google, here I come
[..] cumin seeds browning, I am inside all of this with my soul. I like the finale.. and about cumin seeds: ''Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to India. Its seeds are used in the cuisines of many different cultures, in both whole and ground form. It also has many uses as a traditional medicinal plant.'' (from Wikipedia)
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5/5/2024 9:58:41 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Sounds sweet and witty... Good work.