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More Poems From Frank Attanasia
Winter Flower Flower Frozen petals Locked in frigid palace, Outside, icy cold, yet quite warm Inside Frank Attanasia 12/22/2002 Hands’ Appearance Hands appearance Soft rose petal, Reach to them, Feel coarse metal, Pull back, awed, disgusted, Reactions adjusted, Within these folds, Flesh revealing Hear the Good News, Beatific bells are pealing, Look not lofty, nor […]
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and agressive persons; they […]
Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me, this I know, Though my hair is white as snow. Though my sight is growing dim, Still He bids me trust in him. (CHORUS) Though my steps are oh, so slow, With my hand in his I’ll go. On through life, let come what may, He’ll be there to lead the way. […]
The Lucky Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful” A billion years of pummeling surf, Shipwrecking seachanges and Jonah storms Make ungiving, unforgiving granite Into this analgesic beach: Washed by sea-swell rhythms of mercy, Merciful relief from city Concrete. Uncondemned, discalceate, I’m ankle deep in Assateague sands, Awake to rich designs of compassion Patterned in the pillowing dunes. Sandpipers and […]
Dilemma
Small hands wringing, gripped by fear — Guilty, scarlet blood clotting in HIS veins.. And WHO? Oh yes, I know But daren’t tell. I know those hands. Line etched, callous, angry palms Sweaty, grasping, always seeking more YET NEVER SATISFIED. Those hands reach out – invasive, fierce Searching for I know not what. THE LIGHT […]
The Lucky Pure
“Blessed are the pure in heart” Austere country, this, scrubbed By spring’s ravaging avalanche. Talus slope and Appekunny Mudstone make a meadow where High-country beargrass gathers light From lichen, rock, and icy tarn, Changing sun’s lethal rays To food for grizzlies, drink for bees– Heart-pure creatures living blessed Under the shining of God’s face. Yet, […]
Red
“What’s your favorite color?” The teacher used to ask And for me I’d always answer – RED I loved RED. I loved all shades Of burgundy, cerise, and wine – Deep crimson, burnt sienna, rose. But why, you ask? Why RED? It’s such A blatant color. Try blue today. Blue is gentle, cool and calm […]
The Lucky Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers” Huge cloud fists assault The blue exposed bare midriff of sky: The firmament doubles up in pain. Lightnings rip and thunders shout; Mother nature’s children quarrel. And then, as suddenly as it began, It’s over, Noah’s heirs, perceptions Cleansed, look out on a disarmed world At ease and ozone fragrant. Still […]
Ignored
Have a headache? Like a Bex? A little rest is all you need. Those plaintive, weak, all hollow words Mean nothing to me Mother. You know the pain of which I die Lies far beneath the sheets.. YET YOU DON”T LOOK! Are you frightened? Do you care if you should stumble on the truth What […]
The Lucky Persecuted
“Blessed are those who are persecuted” Unfriendly waters do a friendly Thing: curses, cataract-hurled Stones, make the rough places Smooth; a rushing whitewater stream Of blasphemies hate-launched, Then caught by the sun, sprays rainbow Arcs across the Youghiogeny. Savaged by the river’s impersonal Attack the land is deepened to bedrock. Wise passivities are learned In […]
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