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May
by Ken HarnischMay vies with October
To be the month of dreams;
For feeling thankful to be alive;
For wanting to turn the pages
In the old book and read something
New.
There is a spring this year.
Riotous pastels dot the trees
While a veil of soft green
Paints the horizon
With promise and revival.
The resolutions are dusted off.
Legs cranky with age
Find a way to move along
The pavement, then
Ambulate to places
Where the young girls laugh
And the old ones smile.
The sun laves old skin
And weary hearts. The soul is in
For a grooming and necessary
Exfoliation.
May has returned.
At least one happy poet hurrahs
Knowing skirts are back in bloom.
05/05/2008 Posted on 05/06/2008
Copyright © 2024 Ken Harnisch
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Sandy M. Humphrey on 05/08/08 at 08:34 PM October is still my favorite but I did love this and after the storms that moved through here last night it was a pleasant reminder. Clever and vivid in images..smh |
| Posted by Ann Krischus on 05/09/08 at 02:00 PM hurrah! i loved this. the metaphors are very strong and effective. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 05/12/08 at 04:10 AM "There is a spring this year". I really like how there is nothing questioning about this - you give us May and much to look forward to, and the last two lines just make me laugh. Thanks for this. |
| Posted by Maria Massarella on 05/12/08 at 12:02 PM May will always be a favourite month of mine, and I am secretely enamoured with October. That you have chosen to open your poem with both is an allure ... as is the richness of details ... and yes! Ken, that closure is a smilebringer. |
| Posted by Trisha De Gracia on 05/12/08 at 11:20 PM Haha! That last line is a doozy! I like the idea of dusting off your resolutions in May, trying again. With everything young and fresh and alive, it seems like a better time than January to give them a go. |
| Posted by Joan Serratelli on 03/15/09 at 03:10 PM While May brings in Summer; October brings in winter- both seasons I don't like Loved the last line- I stop wearing dresses and skirts in the winter and start again in May- good write- great images. A poem for everyone to read and enjoy- thanks! |
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