April and September

 

A Triple Tanka

Between

April

And

September

 

 

How long must I wait?

When will you come back to me?

When the Spring returns

My loving heart comes again

With the snowdrop and crocus.

 

Come now; do not wait.

Spring burns within me – Now,

Oh that I had fire

Burning in this ageing frame

Sap rises slow in old trees.

 

I will wait for you;

As old trees turn gently green.

I will come to you,

Feeling the rising within.

 

Together, life’s juice will flow.

Reviews

[vandana]

Together, life's juice will flow - a beautiful way to end the poem in unison. A thought provoking poem that conveys an inner meaning. I enjoyed reading the poem.

[An owl on the moon]

So beautifully profound and moving. You infuse the form with a lifting life that is both visually captivating and deeply emotive. Excellent write!

[Stephanie]

This was awesome! I like the way you used the characteristics of April and September to describe them withough ever using their names. It was descriptive and the imagery was fantastic! Really amazing piece :]

[Sabine]

An extremely thought provoking poem.

You write,

Sap rises slow in old trees.

This line is a true gem in the poem that comes to fruition by the final line. Sabine*

[Emily B]

You have a light touch, maybe it comes from knowing both April and September. Your skill shines.

[emmajoy]

Exquisite thoughts set in beautiful words.

' When the Spring returns / My loving heart comes again / With the snowdrop and crocus.' - wonderful words with gentle, human memories mixed with subtle desire.