Girl in transitA Poem by John ButlerA young girl in love with books and poetry dives from the high-board of her dreams into a book of verse.Truly lost in books!
Elegant, poised ten metres high
Backward take-off, gentle sigh Co-ordinates set, aligned her vector Now midflight, defined her sector Girl in transit, margin narrow Approaching target, archers arrow Sudden impact, sweet immerse Pool of prose, soaked in verse Mind in motion, brain engage Drenched to skin, wet turn of page Fathom deep, deeper still Enraptured reader, held at will Time held still, hours pass by Language head rush, highest high Full on contact, no reverse Girl in transit, soaked in verse © 2015 John Butler |
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Added on November 15, 2015 Last Updated on November 15, 2015 AuthorJohn ButlerDublin, IrelandAboutI enjoy a good read, lighthearted and humourous mostly. Inspired by: Con Houlihan one of Ireland's legendary writers! He was a great sportswriter and enhanced his writing with an eloquence of.. more..Writing
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