"disembark" (poem prompted by photograph)

[Michael (MV)]

 
 
L i b e r t y




            not only in black & white
            like stained glass
            created by humans
            of many broken hues
            (for which we stand
            indivisible under God)
            nevermore an iron statue
            rooted like a barked tree

            I am with you always
            the ruby is not earthbound
            right above the rock from the start

            in the Harbor of the Humane
            led free under the same sun
            the wise window-watcher
            forever keeping the heat out
            lets only the light in

            and upon arrival (AOA)
            all the colors appearing cleared



https://twitter.com/History_Pics/status ... 9197374466 (and then, also, click on the photograph)
 

 
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 

[Billy]

When I read the last stanza I'm thinking this has taken on the refugee and immigration ban. Yes, no? I like first stanza much better.

[Bernie01]

Michael---


love to see a poet going for broke, the heart wide open and unprotected.



a good lesson, good example for me.


i liked the poem, the whole poem. i don't write like that, but i think i will try one soon.

ain't i got heart too? well, let's see.


(alas , the picture did not open for me.)


bernie

[harada57]

the flow manages skillful changes of both attitude and thrust---the result is that the poem is fresh with every line without any need to shock or disorient the reader. very professional, very skillful.


gclub

[SivaVelliangiri]

Michael
Was there an earlier version of the same poem ?(photograph poem)

S

[SivaVelliangiri]

In the Harbour of the Humane

In the forests of the night;

You have a way with 'minimalist' writing.

[SivaVelliangiri]

Michael
I am sure there is much more in the poem that only an American can 'get.' I also like the way you title 'Liberty' with space between letters.

S