“Kiss me and you will see how important I am.”
Life is a solitary wound,
a forbidden door that sometimes opens.
Listen to the silence —
but always with tenderness.
Talk about death
with phrases of ash,
without prayers.
And if she takes your hand
in hers, so cold...
say her name without stuttering:
I am Sylvia.
Free from the smell of hospitals
and the cries of the asylum.
Thank you for giving me a voice
to sing in the afterlife.
(Tribute to Sylvia Plath, American poet and writer — 1932–1963)
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Very, very lovely and wonderfully evocative, delicately rendered to effect, leaving a breathless sense in its wake as if a bodiless presence has sifted through in the perusal. Yet wherefore the preoccupation and cultish worship of Sylvia Plath? Someday perhaps I'll understand. Presently I've other, more ancient poets and poetesses I'm fond of, yet in love with none as aught is merely a fallible person. Thank you so very much for sharing. I love it.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.
Yes — there are older voices, perhaps deeper ones. I truly respect the lineage of poetry.
But sometimes, one’s own ghosts choose whom they echo.
Again, thank you for reading so closely — it means a lot.
Moving tribute ! I send a kiss and a fav !
Thank you for your support, dear friend.
A calming read of reassurance and sense of support. Nicely written
I'm truly glad it brought you that feeling — thank you!
You are most welcome
A lovely write with a feeling of peace and calm, nicely expressed and written, enjoyed the read
Thank you so much for your kind feedback!
You are very welcome
lovely tribute - touched me
Thank you very much for your feedback!
you are welcome
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