Preaching Poetry
May 21, 2001 -
© Kay Day
I wanted to help change the face of poetry.
Like all inspired goals, this one produced a poem. I hope there are many more to come.
My Poetry Reading
Cappuccino whines and green tables squat
and the man in front has Shakespeare’s face
on his coffee cup. I envy lightning--the quick cut
into visual space, the ability to coerce awe.
What that must be like, to strike
with no warning, to prey on clouds
and singe heat with light. I covet
the charge that sears metal
or changes an oak to ashes. One good strike
will burn, sharp edges crackling,
long after all sound is done.
Clip art for this article is from Bobbie Peachey's clipart site at about.com.
*"My Poetry Reading" appeared in Perfect Words, greatunpublished.com (2001)pg. 83.© by Kay Day.
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