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Our Daily Blade
by Glenn CurrierLike leaves of fern
hanging myriad
on thin stems
of memory
are cuts sliced
shallow and deep
from the thicket
of pride and fear.
What kind of miracle
or grace does it take
to forfeit hurt, self-pity,
righteous wrath
and give each other
the daily blade?
To walk back into the room,
bare wrist and belly,
and ask:
Can we talk? 08/01/2009 Author's Note: I bow to Wayne Tate and thank him for permission to borrow from his fine poem, "The Forfeit." http://www.pathetic.org/poem/1228097516
Posted on 08/01/2009
Copyright © 2025 Glenn Currier
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 08/01/09 at 10:50 PM I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance. A trespass we all complicate by non-communication. Seems, when a deep injury is done us, we never recover until we forgive. This is a great poem. Hats off to you both, however it came to be, 'twas worth it. Thanks. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 08/02/09 at 01:07 PM "Can we talk?" is a vulnerable position of which I have never yet been let down by asking. Astonishing, how it opens authentic communication, soft heartedness, relaxed fists.
Your elequence in this poem is matched by the poem's un-uppity genuineness. Time spent reading and re-reading this poem is divine intervention, Glenn. Peace and Grace - Jill |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 08/02/09 at 01:31 PM A lesson for all here Glenn. Fine adaptation of Wayne's poem. Yes, talking never hurts, provided both parties are still willing, and willing to change if possible. Kudos! |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 08/03/09 at 11:49 PM ...shall we put civil back into 'civilization'? i vote yes to your propositions. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 08/04/09 at 07:21 PM So well expressed with the daily blade. The first stanza perfectly describes the human relationship, and you leave us with a fine personal challenge of getting back into the room and resolving what needs to be resolved. "bare wrist and belly" - brilliant. Thank you. |
| Posted by Wayne Tate on 08/05/09 at 01:30 PM I love the way you paint Glenn. You always fill your work with colors that make the eyes breathe. Deep seeded, intrinsic connections of the human condition have always been a favorite topic of mine and your brush plays the canvas beautifully. Thank you Glenn. This was a wonderful ride. |
| Posted by Ken Harnisch on 08/07/09 at 01:06 PM A-mazing last verse, Glenn..i am in awe! |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 08/07/09 at 06:32 PM Gorgeous and stunning. Like a razor slicing through the muscle of our common human condition. Simply superb. |
| Posted by Morgan D Hafele on 08/07/09 at 07:24 PM this leaves me wanting to say something intelligent, but i am just awestruck. this piece is incredible! |
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