Hi Sheila,
So much to admire in this. The interweaving of statement, question and
narrative/action is compelling (all those different 'placings'), and
moving.
I enjoyed the structure of complete sentences as single lines as a
focus for meditation, and I think I understand why that structure was
broken in the first and second lines - to end on 'else'?
I see already the discussion between you and Bill about another title
and I'd concur. But the Auto-Ethnography idea is intriguing, for sure.
Many thanks for this wonderful poem.
Best,Jill
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Of what use is *who-I-am*? Not much else
is known. The mood of weeds comes true, *n'est-ce pas?*
Syllables when unconnected endanger us.
If you are listening, when do you intend to stop?
The lighthouse posted in the lower peninsula is on retainer in my
heart.
I hear you sprinkle truth in granules I cannot connect.
Is there a correlation between sadness and depth?
Infinity as I have understood it has not been invented.
The fresco you predicted has come true.
I touch each moisture-free impression.
Can habit be like fact?
The mood of the people may remove me.
If an angel is delinquent, who will punish?
Thatched roofs distinguish sky from inner peace.
The litmus test of washing day is whether we have standing.
Are you who you say you were?
Sheila Murphy
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