Swallow

I would remove the tombstone from the cave

if I could. 

I would rise again 

if I knew where to go. 

I would use my strength to pour life into others

if I wasn’t so weak myself.

I would put out the fire, submerge you in water,

if I weren’t still steaming.

I would hold you together, or pick you back up,

if my hands weren’t so fragile.

And I would love you myself

if I could so much as swallow.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Nice use of words and emotion in the poem. I like the place and the thoughts in the poem. Nice flow of description leading to the strong ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Patrick O'Neil]

Wow, full of deep emotions. Realy nice build up and strong close. Great write.