Tonight I sulk, under
the influence of the slow
moon, the same moon from
which you drew your words.
I was taught not to pout,
but your leaving has left
me bereft, pushing against
the words that are coming.
I only want to thank you.
3.28.2012
for Adrienne Rich
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"and besides
ReplyDeleteyou breathe differently down here."
:( she was a phenomenal force,... we've all lost someone tonight I think,... off to pour a glass of something strong and raise a toast to a fantastic woman and poet
ReplyDeletean artist like that...thank you is all you can offer
ReplyDeleteRIP
lovely tribute
She gave her words, and work to the world - how many of us will be able to say the same thing when our time comes? Such an out-spoken champion of personal and social freedom - such a loss at a time when few people are prepared to take a stand.
ReplyDeletesuch a loss.
ReplyDeleteBereft - I am there. Giving thanks a thousand-fold.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she feels your thanks, and ours. At least I hope she does.
ReplyDelete"... My heart is moved by all I cannot save:
ReplyDeleteso much has been destroyed.
I have to cast my lot with those
who age after age, perversely,
with no extraordinary power,
reconstitute the world."
Adrienne Rich, from "Natural Resources"
Thanks for the tribute to a brilliant poet and woman.
ReplyDeleteeden
sigh. xo to you, eden.
DeleteJen and I are writing posts about our experiences with Rich -- I just put mine up. http://mamanervosa.com/2012/03/29/reading-adrienne-rich-in-oklahoma-with-a-bunch-of-boys/
ReplyDeletelove your post, Lauren. it's got me thinking and remembering.
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