WITH FULL HEART • by K.M. McElhinny

 

Fingers creep a spider’s graceful steps
Finger toward finger, hand toward hand,
locking.

His almond eyes smile in sarcasm,
he loves Tom Waits.
She is older, cynical, putting her
parts back together.

She tells him, this is the first time
she’s not been objectified.
He tells her she’s the first to treat
him as an adult.

They meet, in the middle
balanced, at peace.
Together.

K.M. McElhinny is writer and poet of the dark and the in between. She chased the white rabbit down the writing hole over a year ago and is not trying to find her way home. She has been published with Flashes in the Dark; her poems can be seen at Spilled Coffee, SNM Horror Magazine and The Cynic Online. Upcoming publications include a new poem at Daily Love.

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Posted on September 18, 2010 in Literary
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9 Responses to “WITH FULL HEART • by K.M. McElhinny”


  1. Roberta SchulbergGoro Says:
    September 18th, 2010 at 6:51 am

    There is probably some very important in-between and darkside meanings to this poem which I am unable to catch. Nevertheless I like it very much for its flowing rhythm. I like the way each separate addition to their introduction as characters has a separate substanza. I lean back, relaxed, among the hushed audience, waiting for its interrupted portent to continue revelation.

  2. Effie Says:
    September 18th, 2010 at 11:50 am

    As always, Hinny, your poetry touches me. I do so enjoy your work. Fabulous job, my dear.

  3. Lee Thompson Says:
    September 18th, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    Wonderful poem, Ms. K! Where is this kind of thing in real life? Does it exist? Beautiful. :)

    Lee

  4. Kara (KM McElhinny) Says:
    September 18th, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    Roberta, Thanks so much for reading!! I really have a special place in my heart for this one :D

    Effie, thanks doll! {{{Hugs}}}:D

  5. Kara (KM McElhinny) Says:
    September 18th, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    Thanks Lee! I think it can exist!

  6. Paula Ray Says:
    September 18th, 2010 at 7:36 pm

    Great work, Kara. I especially loved : “She is older, cynical, putting her
    parts back together.” You’re getting stronger and stronger each time I read you. Keep up the fantastic work.

  7. Summer Ross Says:
    September 19th, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    This makes me think of a relationship, lovers young and old. I found the flow in this very easy to follow. an enjoyable read.

  8. Cate Gardner Says:
    September 20th, 2010 at 3:26 am

    Lovely, Kara.

  9. Kara (KM McElhinny Says:
    September 20th, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    Thanks Paula!!

    Thanks Summer Ross!!

    Thanks Cate!!

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