oh the wonder the ear provides
more than just simple pleasures
the gentle sounds around us
birds and breezes and streams
beyond the joy of a giggle
a baby's carefree laughter
a child's imaginative story
the soft whispers of emotion
even better than these things
a miracle of wonder the are
for holding up the glasses
and a place to rest a hat
Shakes her head and smiles at the unexpected absurdity. My first reaction is, "Poetry is NOT for such as these" but in questioning my own thoughts I realize there is no limit to poetry, even if I were to wish it.
ReplyDeleteSince I find many of your poems have "surprise endings", perhaps there should be a warning label. *grins*