Desiree, your grip on this singular style of yours just gets tighter. Your work reminds me of Michael Palmer at his best, although your subjects are more accessible and your voice unique. You're a master of the line break.

It's my pick this time, and I'm sending this one up, even though there were many, many very good works from which to choose.

The talent on this site is remarkable.

Ooh, hooray! Jay, great pick. Well done Desiree.

This Naked Ape finds the poem exquisite.

Wow.  And to be chosen by you, Jay, and given such praise to top.  Wow.

There are a lot of good poems on the site right now.  I was just thinking yesterday, how hard it was going to be to choose one when it was my turn....although so far....I have about three in mind.

Thank you. I'm not really good at anything else, so this has to get better.

d

I like the effect of the "now and then" in this fine piece of poetry, Desiree. Enjoyed much the read. Thanks.
Vasile

well said, Jay

Thank you, D

T

hurray,
tides in you turning, churning up yearning
'..if it is so..'  - it is not! (and you know)

Yes, yes -- well said Jay.  I second every word.

lynn

Congrats on the front page pick Desiree - I enjoyed finding this one and diving in - xo M

Glad this is on the front page - I enjoy more each time.