MK Creel, I read these soothing almost hypnotic words as soon as they arrived in my Inbox. And then I read them twice more -- once very, very slowly and then once again as if I were reading these words aloud to my inner child to help her fall asleep. And after that third reading, I realized this is my new "Good Night Moon" for me to enjoy now that I've lived through 3/4 of a century and still sometimes need quiet and gentle images with soothing simple words to help me ease into sleep.
Very good, simple, fine poem- does everything it sets out to do. I just read it to my wife here on the banks of the Ill River. I told her there are a handful of good poets that I love to read and that you are one of them. If you know a few let me know.
What an honor, to have one's poem read aloud from a river bank in France. Thank you for sharing that. As for poets to check out, I will give it some thought ... in the meantime, you may like https://substack.com/@josephmassey (if you don't subscribe already).
MK Creel, I read these soothing almost hypnotic words as soon as they arrived in my Inbox. And then I read them twice more -- once very, very slowly and then once again as if I were reading these words aloud to my inner child to help her fall asleep. And after that third reading, I realized this is my new "Good Night Moon" for me to enjoy now that I've lived through 3/4 of a century and still sometimes need quiet and gentle images with soothing simple words to help me ease into sleep.
This makes my heart happy. Thanks for sharing.
Very good, simple, fine poem- does everything it sets out to do. I just read it to my wife here on the banks of the Ill River. I told her there are a handful of good poets that I love to read and that you are one of them. If you know a few let me know.
What an honor, to have one's poem read aloud from a river bank in France. Thank you for sharing that. As for poets to check out, I will give it some thought ... in the meantime, you may like https://substack.com/@josephmassey (if you don't subscribe already).
Your poetry hits.
Wow - love this! Excellent work. It has that wonderful mix of compression, than opens, and keeps opening.
Thank for sharing ... and for reading a small spectacle.