Monday 17 August 2009

you gave me life
fixed me when I was broken
but now that you've gone
all I can do is wipe
dust from your smile

Modern English Tanka V2 No3 Spring 2008

5 comments:

Devika Jyothi said...

A lovely, touching tanka, Paul....

A very personal poem...but I am reminded of my father's photograph that I have with me, and all those memories of him :)

wishes,
devika

Paul Smith said...

Hi Devika, I am glad this had some resonance with you. It is in memory of my mother who died very young and who even now is never far from my thoughts.

Laurie A. said...

i hold these words like a whisper ...

Devika Jyothi said...

I understand Paul :)

devika

Paul Smith said...

Thank you Laure (& Devika again!)your words are as ever a life-giving gift.