Myra here.
It has been months since I last joined the Poetry Friday community. Iphigene sends her well wishes but is unable to post this week, and so I had to scramble to find just the right poem.
I am currently at the public library, as I have been invited to give a short talk for the Read Write Tell Communities as a facilitator of a book club for young readers at the Jurong West Public Library during this evening’s book club dinner.
I know, though, that I could not let this day go by without sharing something today. Thank you to Diane of Random Noodling for being a fabulous host this week.
Carol Ann Duffy is my go-to person whenever I want a poem to find me. True enough, this one stood out, stark on the pages. I hope it speaks to you too.
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I heard Carol Ann Duffy at a poetry festival and she was great. An added bonus was hearing her read with a Scottish accent!
As a public librarian, your work with the book club makes me very happy! Keep it up!
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You’ve reminded me that I really need to read more of Duffy’s work. Everything of hers I’ve seen so far has resonated with me. Thanks for sharing this one.
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I’m sure this poem is in my mom’s heart as she awaits my arrival this Wednesday!
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How perfect a poem for the season of holiday travelers. I love the image of that photo in the fridge, smiling when the light comes on (now that is a poetic thing to do–put someone’s photo in the fridge).
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I like the repetition of “safely, safely safe home” and the lovingness of “Steadily hurry towards me.” “Who loves you” — no need for a question mark there.
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