Monday, October 12, 2009

sighing in her sleep,
she dreams about the future,
not the past-
flipping to
the cool side of the pillow

9 comments:

  1. It must be all the kind words and sweet prayers, dear friends...I'm feeling optimistic tonight!

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  2. Good to know...and a lovely poem, to go with Kristin :)

    wishes,
    devika

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  3. Says so much, yearning and courage, it's beautiful :)

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  4. Oh, I love this poem, Kristin.
    So touching and lovely!

    So glad you are feeling optimistic!
    Blessed be are those who are optimistic!

    Margie:)

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  5. Beautiful Kristin! Your heart shines through.

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  6. "the cool side of the pillow", it sounds and feels sensual and ephemeral.

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  7. nice poem. i like the comparison between the cool side of the pillow and the untested future.

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  8. What a wonderful Tanka. These are not easy to write well. You captured a feeling and a moment beautifully.

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