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Featured Writer: Linda Imbler
Sanctuary
The man under the hoodie
once had dreams,
heard the clear, apparent,
lilt of children’s voices.
Then the liquid veil
came down,
obscuring and confusing.
Such songs now too distant.
They lie too far across the aural chasm.
His hood- a dome,
all he owns and is
and ever hopes or wants to be,
found here.
His sanctuary,
our acceptance.
© Linda Imbler
About the Author
Linda Imbler is the author of the published poetry collection “Big Questions, Little Sleep.” Her work has appeared in numerous journals. Linda’s creative process and a current, complete listing of sites which have or will publish her work can be found at lindaspoetryblog.blogspot.com. This writer, yoga practitioner, and classical guitar player lives in Wichita, Kansas.
Creating "Sanctuary"
Understanding is not necessarily the key to acceptance. It can also be the key to lending real assistance. 'Sanctuary' inspired by the song "This Night" by Black Lab.
Afterthoughts for "Sanctuary"
Understand who you are, so that you can be the same, whether you're talking to a homeless person or the president of the United States. You're the same person.
Ensanguining the skies, How heavily it dies, Into the west away; Past touch and sight and sound, Not further to be found, How hopeless under ground, Falls the remorseful day
Alfred Edward Houseman
I've been immersed in it too long. My spirit is wobbly and my mind is confused. The hurt has become too great.
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