In the valley of names

POSTED IN contemporary poetry April 1, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the valley of names

My names haunt me.
All the history,
all the connected lives,
gypsies and witches,
kings and sailors,
criminals, peasants and warriors
All the friendships,
foes and lovers.
Every syllable
an ancient inspiration,
a prison,
a poison,
a reviving breath
in the valley of names.

 

 

 

Garnet Shaw Robbie