- Non-Erotic Poetry
- Gently
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Oh thou stranger
In this strangest land,
Tread warily upon my heart,
For it is tender and sorely bruised
And I am most afraid
To care, or touch,
Or seek out human warmth,
And so, have turned once more
As a turtle in its shell
Seeks its life within,
Rather than face outward
All of men's petty cruelties.
Take care with me,
As with a fragile vase,
Which, when filled with blooms
Fulfills its purpose,
But stands alone,
Empty and uncared for
Till Spring should touch the land.
Oh warm my winter
Into brightest Spring,
Gently, ever gently,
Lest perchance I break.
- COMMENTS
MickNastyover 14 years agoThat was lovely. So many times I read through poetry here and feel like I'm being forced down an ally that I'd rather not navigate. Yours was simple, clear, elegant, and introspective. Thank you.
