give

give

this late
when it’s clear
how short life is
indifferent, even—
try giving
give without reason
hug freely
feel the warmth
of your friend
who, startled
softens into you

allow your glance
to caress what it
touches, to gild
each common miracle
with love
seeing one
reveals another
marvels everywhere

2023 ©Amrita Skye Blaine
I’m writing a poem a day. These are drafts—not final versions.

behold

behold

Highland coo on
her cup full of pens
full audiobook
on the thumb drive
dictated words
unfold on her screen
she cannot take
these for granted
everywhere she looks
miracles abound
an endless list
bones reknit
the joy of
warm socks and
nourishing soup
rains are here
yet the sparrows sing
brave souls
behold!

2022 ©Amrita Skye Blaine
I’m writing a poem a day. These are drafts—not final versions.