Tag Archives: Elements

I WANT EVERY COLOR OF THE RAINBOW

Posted on February 22, 2019 by elainedanforth

I want absolutely every color of the rainbow– right now, and gotten all at once, and also, each savored plain, all by itself: red, blue, green, purple, orange, yellow. Yet, what this asks of me to do despite snows, winds, … Continue reading →

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LIGHT TO PENETRATE MY EYES

Posted on May 22, 2018 by elainedanforth

I am allowing light to penetrate my eyes. Birdsong  to clear routes into my ears, Fresh air to whisper on my skin like a lover’s declaration, a sweet caress to reassure, a sweep of energy to mesmerize. Breath to fill … Continue reading →

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ON PURPOSE (revised version)

Posted on June 3, 2014 by elainedanforth

[The original version of this poem first appeared on The Danforth Anchor during a Poet’s Rally in 2011, and contributed to my receiving a Perfect Poet Award for my participation in the rally. The Rally officials awarded poets for their … Continue reading →

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