Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Alper



Isn't it curious that
your mother called you
brave heart while mine
named me after a mountain
in eastern Africa?

That I was meant as
God's resting place,
but it was from you
I learned peace?


(Day 1 of A to Z Challenge. My A has always been for Alper, the first man to see my soul. The poem plays with the meanings of our names)




6 comments:

  1. Your name is beautiful, as is its meaning. It is quite something to show another person your soul - the memory of that should be preserved in poetry.

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  2. I loved the imagery of your poem, and how this short piece tells a story.

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  3. Love the feelings that are so apparent here.... you have a gift.

    Stopped by from the A to Z Challenge -- I' doing a series on farms. I hope you have a chance to check it out. This is the post for today, letter A http://janiceperson.com/agriculture/a-kansas-farm-mom-accidental-farm-wife/

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  4. it is curious, and I've always been curious... ~

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  5. Oh Yay! I found the A to Z posts! Thank you for letting me know they were here. I love this poem, a brave heart always needs a safe resting place... Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com

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