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Patricia

by George Hoerner

my head
touches the pillow
and it begins

darkness quickly descends
as my eyes close
and i see only black

then a light
just a dot grows as
my mind plays with me

i hear words
they are yours
what you have
given the world

and i see now
the light is
your heart

though you
are black
you fill everything

with the light
of your words
not black or white

but words
of explanation
why things

must change
why each
should learn
to love
the other

01/04/2010

Author's Note: Patricia is a poet friend of mine SC. She has published two books to this point and I believe has another about to be.

Posted on 01/05/2010
Copyright © 2024 George Hoerner

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Charlie Morgan on 01/05/10 at 02:10 AM

...if she's won your poet-heart, the gal you descirbe wins mine too buddy. i love you way of getting her visages in the e'nentime...a wonderful brain drain of comfort she is to you and the thousands she touches also. you bring her to me in words, a second helping, eh?

Posted by Ken Harnisch on 01/05/10 at 03:48 AM

Sterling testament to the power of words and those who labor to create them, George. Kudos to Patricia and you for channeling her powerful message.

Posted by Olivia Martin on 01/05/10 at 01:14 PM

After reading this I can see why your "poet-friend" gives such inspiration; though I am not familiar with her work, I can see you following in her steed. Great write!

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 01/06/10 at 11:58 PM

Nicely contrasting light and black, a fine tribute to your friend.

Posted by Rachel Bennett on 01/08/10 at 04:08 AM

This is a straightforward, apt tribute, the sort of thing anyone would love to read about his- or herself. =)

Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 01/08/10 at 01:09 PM

words are words and words are precious gifts to hear in our solitude, and words mean so much more when they are uttered by those we love. and words for words sake can be a blur, save when those certain people take them out of their blur states and helps to bring them into focus.

Posted by Laura Doom on 01/13/10 at 01:28 PM

An interesting variation on tunnel/funnel vision, one of those occasions on which presentation both reflects and contrasts with content -- words my appear as 'black and white', but the underlying ideas seldom are :>

Posted by Glenn Currier on 01/13/10 at 04:22 PM

Thanks George for this tribute and invitation. You make me want to know this woman. I like the simple quick lines that do not dawdle but cast a gentle light upon the subject. Good write, buddy.

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