Each Sip Precious
Two brand new exclusive to Substack poems
Untitled Poem #1 (based on the “Poem to Two Parents” prompt in The Magic Words: Simple Poetry Prompts That Unlock the Creativity in Everyone by Joseph Fasano)
Mother, you are the out of sync starling.
Father, you are the soaring crow.
Together, you are the stars
hung for me, alone.
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I carry you with me
the way the saints carry miracles
cupped in their dripping palms:
carefully given; each sip precious.
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In your language of spring, speak to me all my life.
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I will be the oak that steadies you.
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When you are strong, I will praise you.
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When you are tired -
oh, so tired -
I will be the one to call you home.
Untitled Poem #2 (based on the “Anger” prompt in The Magic Words: Simple Poetry Prompts That Unlock the Creativity in Everyone by Joseph Fasano)
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