National Poetry Month, which takes place each April, is a celebration of poetry introduced in 1996 and organized by the Academy of American Poets as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry in the United States.
In honor of this month, I thought to share a small poem summing up my spiritual life in a dozen lines. "Arrivals" is featured, below, in the Virginia Quarterly Review — and was selected by Dana Gioia, Poet Laureate of California.
I don’t quite know how it occurred
that this great fish has appeared
almost fully formed, it seemed
to crowd out all else in my aquarium
Perhaps, this creature of the depths
always was, just out of sight
secretly feeding on hidden longing
and now demands acknowledging
With the swish of a majestic tail
it’s upset my incidental decor—
gone the rubber diver and plastic treasure.
The glass frame itself can’t be far behind…
© Yahia Lababidi
(Whale image: Pixabay)
This is so wonderful to see you reciting your poetry in front of audience. The poem you got selected from the treasure of your poems is magnificent. I would love to say again "Poetry is a prayer".Love these lines ..
Stay Blessed Brother Yahia <3
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I like your poetry, you write with very nice words, greeting :D
I had no clue it was national poetry month!
This poem is just for you Yahia.
eyes cast to catch a greater
Take it as you will. Happy National Poetry Month!
A one line poem, just for me?
Here's another line:
fish—net worn, torn and mended.
much love, Caleb <3