deeper shadows where the walls meet... autumn rain – Mark E. Brager, The Heron's Nest, Volume XXI, Number 3 (2019) I imagine a corner, two walls meeting at right angles. I can see the depth of shadow there. If I reach out, I am sure the surface – rough brick or smooth masonry – will be cooler; perhaps because the autumn rain I now notice has started to fall. The places where people meet are more emotionally complex, stepping, as we may have to, from the comfort of the familiar to the challenge of the unfamiliar. Those “deeper shadows” may be rich with empathy and gratitude. Eshadows in corners Photograph by Steven Castledinequally, they may be fraught with conflict and umbrage. Brager’s haiku shifts me from inanimate objects to human experience. I sense loss through the image of “autumn rain,” or at least an understanding, or acceptance, of inevitable change that results in something being left behind. Perhaps change, even for the better, always leaves a
Wow, this is loaded. No suprises I hope!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a real pleasure to visit and read your small stones, I am glad I discovered you in the river!
ReplyDeleteI am continuing to share my captured moments and you are on my blogroll now so I look forward to continuing to visit and share your moments with you.
Susannah x
nice one; provocative
ReplyDeletemuch love...
This speaks volumes.
ReplyDeleteA very provocative poem that says so much...
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed splashing in the river this month. Your stones are about your time with your guests have been lovely. I particularly like this last one. Families no where the fault lines are. Hopefully nobody was too shaken up. I also enjoyed your video about 30 day challenges - just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for all the comments on my last stone of the month. It was lovely meeting you all and I know we'll keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteThe 31 days of the July River is over but I'm still keeping up with my 30 days of a daily swim.
It seems that doing something for a month has the capacity to break and make habits.