Self-indulgence
I went away today
to visit poetry
in a place where
I used to play,
and might again
some day. I dawdled
through the streets
enjoying the familiar,
noting the new and strange.
At first I felt like a voyeur,
but then the delight
of reconnection
grabbed me and the joy
of hearing that language,
breathing that air…. I
went away today
into poetry
(at Project 366)
and lingered there
for several hours. What
luxury! It was something
I did just for me.
I did just for me.
How lucky vely to see you here Rosemary.
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DeleteI feel there's more we need to be doing to involve the people who would benefit from it in the idea of poetry as community
ReplyDeleteThe thing is, I have had such a busy July that I didn't do much lurking for a while, and when I got the chance I gave myself a treat, reading and reading and reading to catch up with the treasures here.
DeleteDear Rosemary, it's so good to see you here with us!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rob. I do keep an eye on the Project and have been loving what people are doing – and particularly thrilled to see your lovely contributions, since it was my idea to include you. :)
DeleteI've caught a couple of fleeting glimpses of you... It's a joy to read your poetry and feel you here again, Rosemary! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Efi.
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