Tuesday, May 19, 2009

The Sun Has Burst the Sky

The sun has burst the sky
Because I love you
And the river its banks.

The sea laps the great rocks
Because I love you
And takes no heed of the moon dragging it away
And saying coldly 'Constancy is not for you'.

The blackbird fills the air
Because I love you
with spring and lawns and shadows falling on lawns.

The people walk in the street and laugh 
I love you
And far down the river ships sound their hooters
Crazy with joy because I love you.

JENNY JOSEPH (1932 - )

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