Song
Song
In now time beg the sun hold still
the sundial’s shadow, on your hair
petals like apple blossom words
describe the light crown shining there.
But then time, oh, oh, wish it away,
or it will catch us unaware,
and breath that warmed our words as slow
as winter’s crystals fill the air.
Publication Details
Original Citation
Poet Lore 71 (Winter 1976-77)110.
Word Count
53
Original Publication
Date Published
1977
Complete Poems
336
Themes and Motifs
Theme(s)
Notes and Commentary