Michael Carter’s most recent poem to appear here was “Mercy Drops” (November 2017)
Honeysuckle in May
By Michael Carter
the sweat of my brow
follows earth’s pull . . .
stinging my eyes
passing over my lips
and the taste reminds me
i am the Salt of the earth
my sweat returns
while the scent of
honeysuckle in May
is a heavenly assault
upon my soul
perhaps the Breath of God
smells like honeysuckle in May . . .
and tastes like sweat
You’ve expressed what I’ve thought since my childhood…that God’s breath must smell like Honeysuckle. Beautifully written! Enjoyed it very much. Visit me at poetrypoem.com/poetessktj
Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words.
Clever
Yes! Mr. Carter’s poem catches the wonder of May. Much obliged to him.