Steve Minchin’s most recent poem to appear here was In Highgate (January 2012).
Shine
By Steve Minchin
Rise wild and dance for father little Star–
come seize another sun up with bright music.
Here in daddy’s sweet, raised gaze flail with joy,
let it move your light arms and legs and play
a radiant song to another day.
come seize another sun up with bright music.
Here in daddy’s sweet, raised gaze flail with joy,
let it move your light arms and legs and play
a radiant song to another day.
Rise wild, impulsive and joyful young Star–
for this again is your day, love and sun.
As daddy brushes away sleep’s slow hum
dance in this reunion, while from above
he conducts dawn’s fast new song of love.
Steven Minchen’s poem is so strong-beautiful!
Thank you so much, Betty Ruth
Steven, I hope you share more of your poetry on Vox Poetica!!