Writing Poetry

My wife has written poetry for many years. She has read them at many events and has received praise for her work. Lately I have been writing poetry off and on for years. I have written some poems in the past two weeks and have decided to expand my work in this genre. Essays and short stories are my areas of expertise but I like the challenge of doing new activities.

I mentioned that attended the poetry reading marathon on New Year's Day. Right then I decided that I want to read in next year's reading. I emailed the people who run the event. They informed me that I can send them a chapbook or book of my work in which they will select those who will read. Right now I'm scouring through old notebooks looking for the poetry I've written over the years.

I'm really excited by this and look forward to producing a book. I have decided to do the things that mean much to me. Writing has been a passion of mine since my teen years. Below is the poem that I read to my spouse. I hope that you enjoy it.

~Genevieve

Love of Your Streets

Back in ’68 I loved to walk your streets
I was like a kid in a candy store,
Except it wasn’t candy

People wore their hair long
Clothing were a kaleidoscope of colors,
Against the backdrop of crowded streets.

Men, women, and a group of people
I couldn’t figure out what they were.
I was pulled along,
Anticipating that something was going to happen.

Then I went away.
Life split us apart.
I went across the country,
While you stayed behind,
Waiting for the day that I would return

I didn’t return right away.
Too many responsibilities
Family, work, and church.
I thought about you many times
But my return would be delayed

Two score and two years have passed
I returned to reminisce our youth
You changed and so did I
Your love never waned
For you knew that I would someday return.


@Genevieve, Summer 2010