Wednesday 6 January 2010

I’ve jumped every hurdle...


















poem and photo - © Jesús Montero

I’ve jumped every hurdle

I’ve sailed every sea

I’ve run every marathon.


So, why?

Why?

Why?

Why?

I’m a toddler

All over

Again?


All over,

All over,

Again.


I’ve dealt with the summer

With the autumn and spring

Far too soon for the winter,


So, why?

Why?

Why?

Why?

I’m a toddler

All over

Again?


All over,

All over,

Again.


Seen bellies of canyons.

Seen snowcapped mountain peaks.

Seen corals and starfish.


So, why?

Why?

Why?

Why?

I’m a toddler

All over

Again?


All over,

All over,

Again.


There’s silver in my beard.

My life, I’ve half lived.

My face’s lined by crowsfeet.


So, why?

Why?

Why?

Why?

I’m a toddler

All over

Again?


All over,

All over,

Again.


poem and photo - © Jesús Montero


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