LINDA IMBLER

LINDA IMBLER

RESOLUTION 2018

I will go where two parallel rivers run,

yet launch my vessel upon the calmer one,

between the straighter shores.

I will go over underwater rocks with ease,

for I will have believed in the power of early Spring rains

that will help the waters rise.

I will be buoyant because I have lightened my load,

discarded what would weigh me down.

And when I must follow a crooked course,

I will float heedful around obstructions,

past stricken, empty ships,

keeping my eyes facing the bow.

I will glide fast, yet true

along the shores of reeds

at open land’s edge,

and spy the glow-worm’s treat

and harken to cicada’s thrum.

I will attend to crooning troubadours along the shore,

whose well-wishing rhythm,

whose rhyme and meter hearten me,

taking me happily forward.

Later, I will listen to my fellow mariners tell stories of glory

and downstream, when I meet other sailors for the first time,

I will extend my hand at the widest part of the river,

for that is where the longest bridge must be built.

BLACK-EYED PEAS

(A Sonnet)

A bowl full of luck for New Year’s Day

black-eyed peas steaming off the stove

add a dash of pepper sauce

or maybe some ketchup

It’s a Southern thing

superstition

but I can’t

let it

go.

HOPE AND PROMISE

Last year disrobes the grudges and worries

from around its form.

It clothes itself in the robes of Morpheus,

forgetful and forgotten.

The new year, once waiting in slumber,

awakens to the call of Winter’s child,

beckoning,

“Dress in your coat of optimism and promise.

Come view the snow-lit morn

of hope and future plans.”

LINDA IMBLER

LINDA IMBLER is the author of the published poetry collection “Big Questions, Little Sleep.”  She is a Kansas-based Pushcart Nominee. Her work has appeared in numerous national and international journals. Linda’s creative process and a current, complete listing of sites which have or will publish her work can be found at lindaspoetryblog.blogspot.com.