Tag: Free verse
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Gabriella Garofalo – To W.
In a bustling bar suffused with blue hues, a couple shares a poignant moment amid laughter and shadows. Their connection appears genuine despite underlying turmoil. As they exchange dreams and breaths, the backdrop of betrayal looms quietly. Yet, within this shared space, they savour the simple joys of love, finding light amidst darkness.
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Gabriella Garofalo – To P.
In the embrace of love, Gabriella Garofalo beautifully explores the intertwining of desire and memory. Despite the ache of lost connections, she highlights the enduring spirit of lovers who find solace in each other under the moon’s gaze. Ultimately, there’s hope as they navigate the complexities of passion and loss together.
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Jim Murdoch – Thisness
Jim Murdoch’s poem, “Thisness,” likens a poem to a pebble – seemingly mundane yet possessing significant emotional weight. The act of choosing a pebble reflects the poet’s connection to it over time, from initial indifference to a deeper appreciation, symbolising the enduring value of memories and fleeting moments.
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Peace With Space Tourism
While a town in leprosy sends its congratulations, Aaron Murdoch’s imposter spacemen perform for the cameras in orbit. The poem asks who holds power when parliaments give way to money.
