Breath

Check out my you tube channel where I read this poem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HU6aTsrYhE

I was thinking about your
breath before you brush your teeth,
I love it.
It reminds me of simple, beautiful things,
like, streams flowing gently over
moss-covered rocks, and puppies at
about three weeks old, right before
they open their eyes, the way they
wiggle around with their ears pasted
to their heads, blind to the world.
Soft plump bellies full of
Mother's milk.  But I think most
of all, it reminds me of home,
a home with love and laughter,
and books and plants.
Classical music and sunlight-bending
through half-open windows.
It warms hearts and hands and
hours and days, that slip
away far too soon.
It reminds me of feathers and flight,
and babies--clocks ticking, pages turning,
and life--hard, fast, short, beautiful life.

Author's Note

Check out my you tube channel where I read from my recent book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HU6aTsrYhE

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Real love happens when we accept the other, even the flawed parts....
Some people feel they cannot approach others or entertain others unless they have touched up their makeup, put on their best smile and wardrobe.
But being loved for oneself is most important.
j.

[Thomas W Case]

I agree. Thanks for the read and comment.

[Chris Shaw]

This poem warms the heart. It makes me feel good about a home with much love in it. It is the little things that make all the difference.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you so much, Chris. I appreciate that.