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A Peek At - Waiting for Translation
by Alison McKenzieShe woke up
With his pen in her hand,
The ink still wet,
Poetry in a language
She had not yet learned
And she waited
For a translation. 11/12/2014
Author's Note: Inspired by a perspective not my own.
Posted on 11/12/2014
Copyright © 2025 Alison McKenzie
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 11/13/14 at 07:37 AM Really like the spiritual angle of this one, Ali. Yes, sometimes we're not ready yet to fully translate situations and events, but with time and patience, all will be revealed to us. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 11/13/14 at 07:23 PM These simple lines suggest so much. I like the open ended feel to this, and those perfect first two lines. |
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