Wishing a very happy St. Patrick’s Day birthday to Marcia Meara, whose poetry appears in the Silver Birch Press Silver Anthology and Silver Birch Press Green Anthology. And in honor of Marcia’s birthday, this post features an excerpt from her poem “On the River,” which appears in the Green Anthology.
ON THE RIVER (Excerpt)
by Marcia Meara
Crystal green flows beneath me,
Leafy arches rise above.
Dip, glide.
Dip, glide.
Slide.
Duckweed parts as I float by.
I wonder where they went,
Those ducks.
Gone overnight, it seems.
Another parting, another loss,
And I slide by,
Under all that green.
Dip, glide.
Dip, glide.
Just there, in deepest shade,
Sleeping emeralds cling.
Tree frogs rest in their
Smooth, damp skins
Waiting for the silver moon.
They’ll open their eyes for the silver moon.
Sleeping now,
As I pass by.
Dip, glide.
Dip, glide.
With arms raised to that same moon,
I once danced along the shore,
Young and wild and full of joy.
Moving to music
That stirred my soul,
And washed in that pale light,
I danced.
Years ago, in that pale, pale light.
I remember it all,
And so much more,
As I slide by.
Dip, glide.
Dip, glide.
Visit Marcia at her blog Bookin’ It, where she posts reviews and other book-related articles.
Thank you SO much, Silver! I’m truly honored that you took the time to wish me a happy birthday. How kind of you. And I really appreciate your sharing an excerpt from my poem, and linking to my blog, as well. It’s very kind of you. This 8 months has been so much fun for me, learning about the blogging world, and having the chance to share my poetry with you. Being included in the Silver and Green anthologies has been a wonderful experience!
I just got back from a book festival in Ft. Myers, about 4 hours away, (where I had a fantastic time and got to meet and greet several authors I enjoy), and finding your greeting waiting for me was a fine surprise. Also waiting for me were my copies of the Green Anthology which arrived yesterday while I was out of town. The books are beautiful, and I’m really pleased to share them with my family and friends. Great job!!
Thanks again!