Poetry

Welcome to the Poetry Page!

Poetry is alive and well in Grand Junction. Here is a poem written by the group participating in Writing the Path Playshop (instead of Workshop) hosted by two fantastic Colorado poets, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Kim Nuzzo:

After Ithaca, We Consider the Path written in the Writing the Path workshop, Mesa County Public Library, April 17, 2010

“Cast your tears upon the Lord and he will sustain you.” —Psalms

Ithaca has given you the beautiful voyage. Without her you would have never set out on the road. —Constantine Cavafy, “Ithaca”

An honor to share your journey. The voyage will have many twists, turns, dead ends— open your arms wide to embrace it all.

Let the world grow you and shape you. You deserve it. Tart makes sweet taste all that much sweeter. All is changing spectrum.

Yes, listen to the experts, but hear still the sound of your own happiness, your fingers on the piano keys.

Your broken world is made of many smooth stones. Walk barefoot on them. You have all you need for the minutes of this day— share the bright view with all of yourself.

Share with the people you meet, and listen. You will remember them as much as monuments. Help others as much as possible.

Be not only a leader, but also a good follower. Have the conviction and confidence that your journey is worthwhile. Be the beacon. Transmit the light, the flame your elders lit for you.

Be on the side of ice—it will melt the fire in the end. Cry with no apologies. Bring tissues in your pockets to share.

Pay attention to the words she and her that show up at the end. Your goal is the all encompassing feminine. Surprise! Ithaca is a girl.