I think I’ve mentioned that I love a short poem. I like long poems, but a very short poem that packs a punch will always steal my heart.
Psalm to Be Read with Closed Eyes
by D. Nurkse
Ignorance will carry me through the last days,
the blistering cities, over briny rivers
swarming with jellyfish, as once my father
carried me from the car up the tacked carpet
to the white bed, and if I woke, I never knew.
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I too love a short poem. I think my favorite thing about this one is its title.
It is a great title, isn’t it?
I also like short poems that are powerful. I was wondering when he would snap out of his ignorance as I read the first lines. But some ignorance is bliss… Thanks.
Heh. I suppose sometimes the point isn’t to show someone snapping out of their ignorance, but living in it, as you say, blissfully.
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i love short poems which are wonderful and i love poetry
ilove short poems
i love poetry