Seizing Time

Seizing Time

Legs, thin

and curled

like eyelashes.

Hands, tucked under head,

supporting the weight of so much

lonely thought.

Stomach, a flat curve,

bones and muscles perfectly

ordered.

Sleeping, no one would know

his timeless howl, his long

wait in grief’s unrelenting realm,

his requiem fire, or spirit

that outdoes the marvel

of daybreak.

Quiet, he finds

no peace on the pavement of this town,

he holds solitude sacred and feels

each soul’s whisper as an unnursable cry.

He breaks all habit with his horn

of piercing mercy.

He, so still, even birds

hold their song to watch

his placid breathing.

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First published in “Novelmasters” November 2016

http://www.novelmasters.org/allison-grayhurst-seizing-time/

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“Journey of the Awakening is the first book of poetry that I have read of Allison Grayhurst. While reading it began to sound familiar, the comment to myself was “She is as good as Sylvia Plath”. When I finished the book I read comments from others who referred to her as “In the style of Sylvia Plath”; Ms Plath, one of my favorite poets had no match until Ms Grayhurst’s work. Congratulations to her on her achievements, I am already a ‘fan’, the love of her work will continue to grow,” Ann Johnson-Murphree, poet and author.

“Grayhurst is a great Canadian poet. All of Allison Grayhurst’s poetry is original, sometimes startling, and more often than not, powerful. Anyone who loves modern poetry that does not follow the common path will find Grayhurst complex, insightful, and as good a poet as anyone writing in the world today. This, and other Grayhurst poetry volumes are highly, highly recommended,” Tom Davis, poet, novelist and educator.