Aegis

Throughout those cold green years

I went about the undiscovered land

and discarded my tender selves.

It is only now sometimes 

I unearth them

and say,

Come back, I am a safe country now.

Reviews

[The Twin Arenas]

Yeah, this is good too. When people leave you because you are a dangerous country, not safe to travel in, it's fucked. It sucks. Like we should already be settled or something. "I went about the undiscovered land." it's good. "cold green years" coldness and green aren't usually that close, but being green, like new and untested, maybe they should be.

[Anne Goldmann]

It's funny you say that they aren't that close. Perhaps! I was hearkening to a Shakespeare quote from Antony and Cleopatra, "My salad days,
When I was green in judgment, cold in blood,
To say as I said then!" I love putting words together that seem dissimilar. Shakespeare does it best! Thanks for your review.

[Lauriegirl]

This piece is quite interesting. I love your unique style my friend. Very nice

[Anne Goldmann]

Thanks so much! That's very nice to hear.

[Roger Turgeon]

I like the image of discarded tender selves...though apparently they didn't take root....waiting only for you to unearth them.

[Anne Goldmann]

Ha! Yes, good point. I like your observation. I discarded them and perhaps they didn't want to be discarded...

[Sami Khalil]

I like your style a lot. A well written story-type poem...Bravo.....................

[Anne Goldmann]

Thank you Sami, that is very encouraging. I look forward to reading your work too.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly...:)........................

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful photo and amazing story. Good to be able to come home to safe country and family. You said a lot in so few words. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Anne Goldmann]

Thank you for your review. So true! Safety in the heart is my desire. I took the photo in Canberra Australia. A moment of tenderness.

[A. Amos]

In few words you shared a whole story...great write and enjoyable read!

[Anne Goldmann]

Thank you A. Amos, so nice to hear!

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome my friend and wish you all the best in the world of writing.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

Anne -- you weave a short narrative here...
yet the message is lengthy in its development...with ---
what was then and now...the missive has passed ---
and carries you back to common ground...

[Anne Goldmann]

Thank you Glen for this. I love your take. Very beautifully written.

[Glen Yumang Manese]

you're welcome...