ERMANNO SPERA

 

 

The Rocking Chair

 

I saw the sea

I was sitting in a rocking chair

there were gentle waves

lying on the floor

an unusual scent

that room of salt

two rocks had eyes

they scanned the street from an open window

waiting for a river to bring new water

waiting for the sand

 

Night-Time

 

I see you at every change of season

seeing you like this

in the belly of your night

outside it’s raining

outside the sun is shining

that smile

even though it isn’t

it’s Carnival

how many masks time wears!

how much greyness in a beautiful flower!

the unknown brings a puddle of water

soaked into the fabric of a dressing gown

the moon squeezes out a hidden cry

they are tears fallen from eyes it does not have

 

ERMANNO SPERA

 

ERMANNO SPERA, was born in Rome (Italy) on 11 March 1967, where he lives. He is a writer, poet and painter. He has participated in various poetry competitions and his poems have been included in national and international literary anthologies. Philosophical concepts, metaphorical expressions and a great lyrical ability are highlighted in his poems. He knows how to juxtapose with skillful stylistic ability images and landscapes of the soul and strong conceptual intuitions. Ermanno Spera’s poems are a treasure trove of ideas, inventions, hidden adventures where the poetic and artistic spirit of the author is compressed and expressed. In his works, the concept of troubled humanity almost always manifests itself even if the poet tends to hide and mask reality, making it become joyful and peaceful as his soul thirsting for peace and justice desires. Sometimes his poetry becomes hermetic and enigmatic. Many metaphors, visions and how much thought his mind releases which does not rack his brain over memory, but always tries to pave the way for new paths of the spirit.  He is author of several published books; poetry collections, fairy and short stories.