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Present Light

If I could

hold light

in my hand

I would

give it

to you

and watch it

become

your shadow.

from LOVE POEMS by Charles Ghigna
Poetry Magazine / Poetry Foundation

10 comments:

Matt Forrest Esenwine said...: I love poems that say so much in so few words...love this, Charles.; December 20, 2012 at 11:28 PM
Tabatha said...: Beautiful, Charles! :-) Thanks for sharing this with us. Happy Holidays!; December 22, 2012 at 5:59 AM
iza said...: A perfect little poem. Lovely and powerful!; December 22, 2012 at 6:39 AM
BJ Lee said...: Lovely, Charles. so small yet so big.:)

Happy Holidays to you and yours!; December 22, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Charles Ghigna said...: Thank you so much for your comments on my little poem. Happy Holidays to you all!; December 22, 2012 at 5:43 PM
laurasalas said...: What a stunning love poem, Charles!; December 23, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Charles Ghigna said...: Thanks, Laura! Always enjoy reading you too. May your New Year be filled with love, laughter, and Poetry!; December 23, 2012 at 6:06 PM
Heidi Mordhorst said...: Thanks for joining the Solstice edition of Poetry Friday, Charles--and I agree with the others. This small poem has a magic transforming power. Enjoy the light-filled holidays!; December 23, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Heidi Mordhorst said...: Thanks for joining the Solstice edition of Poetry Friday, Charles--and I agree with the others. This small poem has a magic transforming power. Enjoy the light-filled holidays!; December 23, 2012 at 9:04 PM
Charles Ghigna said...: Thanks, Heidi, for hosing us all this week and for all your enLIGHTening Poetry!; December 24, 2012 at 3:42 PM

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