KJC
this is for you


Her necklace is of summer peach stones



There are invisible stones of summer peaches
tied around her neck

for luck

but she does not know this

Born with open hands
she came unfolded from the womb

said to be a sign of a generous nature

but they never told her

As a toddler she communicated with birds
whistling eelgrass between her thumbs

she made black birds grow white feathers

but doesn`t remember that

Now a grown woman with tears down her face
when discouraged and when loved

she makes it rain on the other side of the planet

still unaware of her own magic
I wrote her this poem to let her know



Poetry by Lourdes
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Written on 2006-05-22 at 00:41

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Amanda K
it was thoughtful to post her such a poem lucky her.

love,
Amanda
2006-06-08


Shas Ramlogan
"She makes it rain on the other side of the planet"

That is so beautiful. I like the rhythm, and oblivion to greatness. It's selfless, gripping and just really beautiful. KJC, lucky ;)
2006-05-22


Amanda Manmohan
This is such a sweet poem! It is beautiful in every way, and I am sure that KJC appreciates it a whole lot... heh. Nicely done :)
2006-05-22


Kathy Lockhart
Lourdes, this is precious. It is such a beautiful poem with beautiful words in honor of such a beautiful soul written by a very special person who also impacts the world and perhaps doesn't know it. :))) (U) kathy
2006-05-22