Forbidding Winter Night Poem by Glen Kappy
Forbidding Winter Night
from 'While Passing Through'/Winter
A cold wind
rattles the poplar
the full moon
in its branches
like a silver coin
in the hand of Judas.
Yeah, its so sweet drop. The full moon....in the hands of Judas..is very nice. Thanks for sharing.
and thank you, anil, for taking the time to read and respond. the silver coin image is one of those that seemingly came out of nowhere. it was startling to me but felt right. -glen
Hi Glen. Funny, I was just looking at the icy trees, trying to recognise them by their shapes. This poem creates such a clear image and feeling. And then - clang - that name Judas! How clever. The picture of Judas at the full moon of the passover and the moon being the silver coin of betrayal. You see spiritual connections everywhere!
hey, laurie! i wondered if you'd see this one. glad you did, and thank you for your comments. yes, i do see spiritual connections everywhere. it comes in large part, i think, from being steeped in scripture. i can't explain it, but the image of the silver coin in judas' hand just came to me out of the blue- which is how most or all of the favorite things i've written have come. -glen
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/9/2024 6:19:25 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Oh, yes, indeed! That is an image too powerful and evocative to ever be forgotten. Absolutely top-notch writing. 10+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
wow! thank you, susan, for the strong affirmation. i'm glad you found it vivid and glad to hear from you. all the best be yours! -glen