7/2/10

Though Unseen, Her Soul Is Lucid
By Jason Sturner


And soft, like thoughts

on snowy evenings.

The amber fire inside of her

warms me.



She is filled with sympathy;

cries out when injustice

sets fire to the world.



She's a subtle understanding,

like Braille across the enigma

of wounds in the heart.



And though unseen, her soul is lucid.

A poetic ideal

I've always wished

to become.



And bright, like clouds

on snowy evenings.

The amber light inside of her

calms me.



She is filled with symphony;

sings out when justice

takes hold in the world.



She's my one true understanding.

A quiet hand reaching for mine

when my head is low, when I need love…



On a snowy evening.

In the amber glow.


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Jason Sturner was born in Harvey, Illinois, and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. He has published three books of poetry: Kairos, 10 Love Poems, and Selected Poems 2004-2007 (all available as free downloads; see website). He resides in Wheaton, Illinois and works as a botanist at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Website: www.jasonsturner.blogspot.com