Michael Edwards

THREE TERCETS

 

 

THREE TERCETS 

 

Her cloud of vague apologies

fell silently as salt on snow

and thawed his frozen heart.

 

_____

 

Heard through lath and plaster walls

unfounded rumours loosed the tongues

and held monopolistic sway.

 

______

 

Her worries dispersed

like loathsome spirits

in unsummoned dreams.