How beautiful. I love the themes of waiting with expectation. It so reminds me of an R.S. Thomas poem that says, ‘you must wear your eyes out, / as others their knees’. Your poem is so lovely. - very interested in the biblical imagery side of the Psalms!!
This resonates with me deeply Andy, such beautiful words taking me into the story, can feel the cold stone floor, a waiting heart longing for her promise, praying night and day, to kiss the infants cheek, the fire kiss.
I love the sensory imaginings here, and you really capture Anna’s longing and strangeness.
How beautiful. I love the themes of waiting with expectation. It so reminds me of an R.S. Thomas poem that says, ‘you must wear your eyes out, / as others their knees’. Your poem is so lovely. - very interested in the biblical imagery side of the Psalms!!
This resonates with me deeply Andy, such beautiful words taking me into the story, can feel the cold stone floor, a waiting heart longing for her promise, praying night and day, to kiss the infants cheek, the fire kiss.
Gives me renewed appreciation for the psalm. Thank you taking us back and leading us forward
Beautiful Andy, A Song For Anna is excellent.
"The stone is smooth with feet
And cold on my old cheek."
Love it.