Wednesday, January 17, 2018

MY HOUSE,MYSELF



I walk around my house
Concrete symbol of my soul
Containing all the brightness of my loves 
The recesses, where I hide my hates
Entwined like vines
Adorning 
I squeeze their fruit,
Transform their wine
Into my blood
Which makes my heart
Thump
Drunk
I seek sobriety

There is no other house
Like mine



(I haven't been around too much lately.  Enduring a poem drought.  
But, I tend to write most when I'm happiest.  Am quite happy now that my husband has been declared free of cancer and is feeling much, much better.)  



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17 comments:

  1. SusanJanuary 17, 2018 at 3:39 PM

    If this comes from the time out--it was worth waiting for! Inner/outer environment reflect each other, and you give soul flesh as well! Congratulations on your husband's becoming Cancer free. I'm accompanying a friend in her cancer journey, and am beginning to understand the immersion necessary.

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  2. Sherry Blue SkyJanuary 17, 2018 at 4:49 PM

    Myrna, that is just the BEST news! What wonderful news to start the new year off with. I am so glad for you. I love the bright faces of your grandchildren on your wall. I feel the same way about my litle rooms, I walk around looking at all my wolves and family photos and it makes me happy. It is always lovely to read you.

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  3. Rob JacksonJanuary 17, 2018 at 4:58 PM

    That is great news about your husband, and also a very good poem. I like how you squeezed the fruit into wine and blood.

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  4. Jae RoseJanuary 17, 2018 at 6:41 PM

    What a superb poem - and I'm so glad your husband is cancer free

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  5. Elephant's ChildJanuary 17, 2018 at 9:28 PM

    Wonderful news.
    I suspect your sigh of heartfelt relief could have flown a million kites.

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  6. Sumana RoyJanuary 17, 2018 at 10:18 PM

    It's wonderful that your husband is all okay. How lovely! Love your house and the wise soul you are in it. Beautiful Myrna.

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  7. Old EggJanuary 18, 2018 at 2:41 AM

    What great news Myrna. May you have many happy years together in your house.

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  8. Sanaa RizviJanuary 18, 2018 at 5:17 AM

    I am so happy for you, Myrna! That is great news! This is a wonderfully heartening poemđź’–

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  9. purplepeninportland.comJanuary 18, 2018 at 6:59 AM

    I am glad your husband is well. Your house is filled with soul.

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  10. Khaya RonkainenJanuary 18, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    Great news about your hubby's health, Myrna; your house is full, indeed. This a beautiful and heartfelt poem.

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  11. Susan AndersonJanuary 18, 2018 at 3:41 PM

    What wonderful news! I loved your poem, which resonated with me.

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  12. Bekkie SanchezJanuary 19, 2018 at 11:56 AM

    So happy to hear the good news! Your poem was lovely!

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  13. hyperCRYPTICalJanuary 20, 2018 at 2:52 AM

    Great words of the soul and also great news that your husband is cancer free.
    Hugs!
    Anna :o]

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  14. Magical Mystical TeacherJanuary 20, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    Good news is a powerful inspiration for writing poetry!

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  15. Fascinating QuestJanuary 21, 2018 at 12:16 PM

    It is a poem that expresses contentment with what one has. Wonderful news about your husband's health. Wish you the very best.

    --Nimi
    www.LyricalQuest.in

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  16. Fascinating QuestJanuary 21, 2018 at 12:17 PM

    It is a poem that expresses contentment with what one has. Wonderful news about your husband's health. Wish you the very best.

    --Nimi
    www.LyricalQuest.in

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  17. SandiApril 1, 2018 at 1:15 PM

    "...husband has been declared free of cancer and is feeling much, much better."

    congratulations...and best wishes.

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