Simple Observations

The person who completes you

Simple Observations

 

You are faith and beautiful

Like the tiny lichen growing

On rocks or phosphor shining

Green torches beneath the water

You are waves and ancient tombstones

 

You are a star buried deep

Within the earth

I can still see you shine

Muted colors like

A prism behind a cloud

You are fire and earth

 

You are my heart’s beckoning

The distant cry of a bob-white

Calling you home from

The land of far away

I watch for your answering signal by night

 

You are fresh clipped zinnias

Sitting in a blown glass vase
in my bedroom

A calliope of color and music

Played against the fresh-painted walls

 

When night falls you

Are the shadows outside my window

I hear you whispering don’t be afraid

Before I open the shutters

And let the whole of you in

 

-Zoe Richardson

Author's Note

Come on in and make yourself at home!

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

What a lovely syntax of emotion you've mesmerized me with. I found this reminded me of someone I once loved and tragically lost, yet it could read of an unrequited love just the same. Such a stunning piece, Zoe. Much applause!

[Zoe Richardson]

Thank you Kelly! And thank you for bringing your interpretation to it. It is written for my daughter, when she left home to pursue her dreams. Poetry stretches, like that, doesn't it? You found a lost love, others might remember a parent or best friend. That's what is so wonderful about this art form!

[Chris Shaw]

I love the all embracing, welcoming feel this poem brings to the reader. Some beautiful imagery created. A job well done Zoe. Thank you for sharing.

Chris

[Kerra]

Love this write, love the lines about the Bob-White. I love that bird. I like how it says it's own name when it caws.... nicely written

[Zoe Richardson]

The Bob-White call is a mournful sound to me, like they are whispering someone's name. Not a bad mournful, but a longing for someone to come home. They call, and then listen for the response. It says it's name, like it wants confirmation that it is not alone. Thank you for stopping by and reading!