Over The Years Poem by jerry hughes
Over The Years
Everyone is sleeping.
The trees are motionless.
The wind a whisper.
Sleep hums like a current
through the bright steel night.
Hills fit together like lovers.
Their great straddling thighs clasping
still greater darkness where they meet.
A star breaks and arcs across the night sky
like god, striking a match across a cathedral ceiling.
Therefore I wish, my lips making your name.
It is still, so still, I'm sure you must hear me?
This is simply beautiful Jerry - 'Sleep hums like a current through the bright steel night.' - gorgeous language! There is such intensity amongst your words, the vivid imagery creates the most enchanting atmosphere - every line is worth lingering over. I love it - gone straight into my faves.! Justine x
I remember this one appearing anonymously addressed to PO Box 99 Kangaroo Ground. I wondered who on earth might have sent it - then my heart began to thump. Your poetic voice sang sweetly that day. It's been singing ever since. Thank you my love. Your Allie Pie xxxx
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This is simply stunning Gerry and amazing imagery 'hills fit together, like lovers, their great straddling thighs clasping.....' 'like God striking a match across a cathedral ceiling'. This evokes such a dazzling image. I see Alison's comment and a bit of a story attached to it too! This is one of your very very best! love Karin