look there
on the wall
memories
of those before
caught in time
other writing
reconciliation
it all happened
for better
or worse
let it lie
where it belongs
say goodbye
what soothes the heart
sitting
on the balcony
listening
to what sounds
the night
gives
to soothe
the heart
in me
this thirst
no matter
how much
water
I drink
my throat
cries out
for more
this thirst
this thirst
will not
be quenched
fullmoonsocial: what the moon illuminates
here
under a full moon
that shines
on we two
together
though apart
years miles oceans
of regret
for actions words
not done said
remorse
for what was
how to bridge
this distance
to show
heart mind soul
illuminated
here
in moonlight
so close
yet so far
away
on my desk
summer
white cotton dress
sleeveless t-shirt
straw hat
in hand
sandals
on feet
one slightly raised
body leaning
to one side
hair
perfectly framing
your face
eyes filled
with warmth
that knowing smile
the confidence
of youth
with all that life
has to offer
stretched out
before you
and here
in this photograph
all that I hope for
captured
forever
on my desk
fine memory
you in heels
gazing in windows
that half smile
playing on your lips
a tanka: for Guitar Girl
listening to Paco De Lucia made me think of a certain friend
guitar girl strumming
music to soothe her own soul
joyous in her world
a smile on her lips so bright
love in her fingers for life
learning goodbye
my mind heart
learning to say
goodbye
even if words
fail me
dogs bark here
a dog barks
all night
here
afraid
I imagine
of shadows
and there are
shadows
spreading
from the capital
all over
this land
more dogs
will bark
before
it is over
though
more
than barking
is needed
to bring
light
here
once again
Leonard Durso 