Distances Poem by Michael Burch

Distances

Rating: 5.0


Moonbeams on water —
the reflected light
of a halcyon star
now drowning in night...
So your memories are.

Footprints on beaches
now flooding with water;
the small, broken ribcage
of some primitive slaughter...
So near, yet so far.

Friday, August 9, 2019
Topic(s) of this poem: loss
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Sandra Feldman 09 August 2019

The ambiance your create with words is truly magical, dreamlike and fascinating..

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Gajanan Mishra 09 August 2019

footprints on beaches, good write

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Jane Campion 09 August 2019

Great images in this poem.

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