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Past Magic
by Michelle AngeliniPast Magic
Two decades ago Nag Champa
worked its magic on others
Many less years since I
appreciated wholeheartedly
that “You Are So Beautiful to Me”
would caress my ears poetically
only over the airwaves.
Cocker crooned it this morning
the dagger pierced
where it had
long been ignored.
Sister Golden Hair peeks out
but doesn’t awaken.
06/17/2011 Author's Note: This just came out this morning, but then I revised it some for clarity.
Posted on 06/18/2011
Copyright © 2025 Michelle Angelini
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Anne Boulender on 06/18/11 at 03:52 AM this is quite lovely. i had to read it a few times and look up nag champa before i really got it though. this is different. thanks. |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 06/20/11 at 07:26 PM A truly beautiful poem, with an equally beautiful song subtly woven into it. Reminds me of the movie Carlito's Way, but in a good sense, how that song has pleasantly haunted me too, since I last viewed the movie. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 10/15/16 at 02:32 PM A walk down memory lane mixed with that killer second stanza, Chelle. Congrats on POTD! |
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