A Goblin tempts a maiden |
Theofani wrecked in the scent
of Mary Jane, pirouettes late into the
night on the bridge of the village river.
At times, old insecurities come to the fore, hand in hand with wistful memories of past lovers, loss, death and grief. At other times, I have bitter quarrels with God late into the night about sin, redemption and child-death; and when solace will not come, in despair, I run for shelter to life's true confessional—poetry.
A beautiful young girl enchants the boys in this coming-of-age
poem. |
We were both exquisite dancers.
Tranced in the scent of prime tobacco
from the burnt-out valley, we twirled each
day at noon on a highly polished music box
all through the scorching days of summer.