Turn, Turn


When the bolts
of my rigid sanguine heart
start to turn, turn,
winter will roll fitful ice
through the berth
of her choleric breast.

Escape the freeze
we shall not, only turn
and turn and seek
sages for fresh dawns.

Imprisoned fields still
flourish in season, yet
the snarling barb weeps,
painting nets against
the greens of birth;
we try to contain toxic tears
in flammable heavens.

The burning sisters watch
palsied, peeking out
under soft blankets, grieving.




shalome � 2004

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