Poetry Month, Day 2

[dragonyphoenix]

A Blessing for a Wedding by Jane Hirschfield

Today when persimmons ripen

Today when fox-kits come out of their den into snow

Today when the spotted egg releases its wren song
...


When Death Comes by Mary Oliver
When death comes
like the hungry bear in autumn;
When death comes and takes all the bright coins from his purse
...

Comments

[snogged.livejournal.com]

Beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.

[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed.