R Martin Basden’s most recent poem to appear here was Durable Good (June 2012).
Mark the Date
By R Martin Basden
Remember the swell of mystery,
the Oh My God wonder of childbirth concluded,
most to be celebrated in annual ribbon ritual
unless,
the first few are the last
breaths.
the Oh My God wonder of childbirth concluded,
most to be celebrated in annual ribbon ritual
unless,
the first few are the last
breaths.
Remember the sweep of anguish,
the Oh My God wonder of what and why,
of harsh circumstance delivered
in lieu
of pink or blue
expectations
oh, my. Marty,your poem borders on the sacred.
What a thought provoking and poignant poem, Marty. Great work. Thanks for sharing. — Jeanette G.
Thanks so much for reminding me of the swell and the sweep… Words so carefully and expertly selected.