She
She chases
rainbows
in the cornfield
among the red
poppies
Her golden hair
confuse with
ears of corn
yellow like the
sun
Clear is the sky
and
the nightingales
sing
among the
branches
of the apple
tree
Slow beats
the heart of the
universe
and I smile
@ Maria Miraglia
Have You Ever
Never look at
him
as he were your
enemy
yes
the man speaking
a different language
who has a
different skin colour
Have you ever
looked into his eyes
when pain
pierces his heart
darkens his soul
did you touch
his tears
to understand if
they are
less warm than
yours
Have you ever
asked him
when he's in
love
how he feels
about that woman
Do you think she
has features
away from yours
Have you ever
observed him
when watching a
sunset
or when
for the first
time
he has in his
arms
the newborn son
Talk with him
ask him
questions
you will realize
that
it is only your
fear
nourished by
nescience
to keep him away
If you smile at
him
he will answer
to you
holding out his
hand
@ Maria Miraglia 2022
The Rouge Of The Soul
You fear
exposing your soul
its truths
and look in the
mirror
staring at your
image
but almost
frightens you
to investigate
to the bottom
Your soul is
there
well hidden
you can hardly
recognize it and
soon realize of
it
you feel a
little ashamed
so immediately
get organized
to find remedies
not to make it
come out
as it is
and invent
strategies
to cover it with
rouge
you dress your
face with smiles
your language
becomes courteous
and polished
your lips always
open to compliments
or in defense of
the weakest
always the first
to condemn injustices
and hypocrisies
You love
applauses
and for this
take care of
appearances
but sooner or
later
you'll find
again alone
with your Self
@Maria Miraglia
MARIA A MIRAGLIA
Dr MARIA A MIRAGLIA is an Italian
educationist, bilingual poet, translator, essayist, and ministerial lecturer
for English language teachers. For a long time, she has been an active member
of Amnesty International and several other peace organizations. She is the
Literary Director of the P. Neruda Association and a member of several
international editorial boards. The poet has received both national and
international recognition and awards. Recently, she was elected a member of the
European Academy of Science and Arts of Salzburg. Her latest work is Colourful
Butterflies, also edited in her native language.
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