Sky is gathering between my teeth,
if I open my mouth it’ll pour out to form clouds then weather,
it may rain for forty days and nights.
It’s a worry, as I’m already on the lookout
for the first signs of greenery,
for the tell tale speck of spinach on my teeth,
green as hope itself,
greener even than that olive branch -
but is there a bird, out there,
brave enough to fly
into my mere mouthful of sky?
just wanted to say I'll be off the site for a bit (flu). Doc did make the offer of a sick note for youz...
ReplyDeleteLove the (subtle) biblical imagery in this one and the surreal premise. V beautiful. Rest up and get well soon !
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem. Get better fast so I can read some more.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon Efi — this is a nice devotional piece to leave us while you're laid up!
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ReplyDeleteGet well soon! Lovely piece
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, everyone! Seems to be a nasty type A flu doing the rounds - my mother was hospitalised with it, so take care of yourselves and keep vigilant.
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