Murray Dunlap’s most recent poem to appear here was Dress Well, published as part of Contributor Series 10: Silken Rags in December 2011.
Athens: Dazzle me
By Murray Dunlap
Dazzle me, I say
For once, I hope to be happy
I stand at last, no longer
In my wheelchair
And for that, I am happy
Yet I want more
And more
And feel betrayed by a car wreck
Dazzle me, I say
For once, I hope to be happy
I drive again
I have moved myself to a new city
Athens is the name of a first city
And fits my need
To be dazzled
Athens wil prove to dazzle
And make me happy
A new start
A new city
Dazzle me, I say
Walking, driving, moving,
Living among trees and smiles
I am dazzled.
I like this a lot, another city comes to mind, Phoenix.
Murray, you have dazzled me with your poem.
Lots of hope here, Murray. Good job.
Alive and hopeful words…
A poetic journey traveled…
Fabulous
Thank you so much.
I love the word dazzle. It says so much to me.
I love to be dazzled.
A human experience shared… which is beyond most words.
I’m so happy for this poet!!!
Murray, I feel exactly the same about Athens, Ga…what a wonderful community of people, activities and environment!!!
Glad you are home!!!