For Mija who wanted to write a poem before she died

( Written after watching the Korean film Poetry)

Soft summer drizzle on your skin,

you sit reflecting life and years.

No tears, though rainfall dews your cheeks,

absorbed in sadness, shame and fears.

These quiet moments, you alone.

A harvest ripened from the grain.

A crop of sorrow gathered there,

stored in your barn of inner pain.

Grey river coldly hurries by,

an empty page, the words won't play

and only drops of heavy rain

will leave their wretched mark this day.

Yet deep within your poet's soul,

your undeserving torment builds.

The feelings that you'll soon express,

about to blast across the fields.

And when they do, that's when we'll see

you've found your voice in poetry.

Reviews

[AYVID N]

Mija had such sadness, shame and fear in her and that makes for powerful poetry.
You sketch her with sublime strokes of emotion and empathy and in beautiful rhyming and meter.
"A crop of sorrow gathered there,
stored in your barn of inner pain." ~ I'm awed by these lines....Such awesome poetry!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DIVYA. The film was awesome. If you get a chance and you don't mind sub titles, you won't be disappointed. Well worth viewing. Always appreciate your thoughtful reviews. Have aively day.

Chris

[Lorry]

I didnt know the story before reading this, but will look out for the movie. Your words are simply beautiful Chris. Painting a picture of a hard life lived, but full of hope, of finding something beautiful from within. Look forward to reviewing your movie recommendation :)

[Chris Shaw]

Go watch the movie Lorry. One I can't forget. It's on u tube and is a real treat if you don't mind sub titles. Thanks for your visit :)

[Lorry]

I have it all lined up for the next stormy night...which looks like being tonight. More threat to life weather warnings. getting very biblical/armageddonish, these weather warnings. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Lorry. Let me know what you think after viewing.

Chris

[Lorry]

I shall, and a very good morning to you.:)

[Lorry]

You featuring this reminded me that after the movie I searched online for the poet who wrote the end poem and found nothing at all??? &? Well, one guy said it isn't a poem at all but lines from multiple poems!!!
Still, if that's the case, then the person that compiled the lines into the final piece is a master poet them self.
Think it's about time for a rewatch, so thanks for the reminder 😊

[Chris Shaw]

My current mood reflects the feelings here. I was reminded what a very great film it is. Profoundly moving. Thanks Lorry. Well worth a second viewing.

[sette]

a sad poem but then it is one thing and one realization that she had found her voice in poetry

[Chris Shaw]

Great film. Well worth seeing. Thank you sette.

Chris