December 30, 1982 1:30 p.m. Poetry by Michael F. Nyiri


Poem for the New Year 1983

Let's settle back, rejoice;

				remember.

Wreck no subtle reveries tonight.
Let us lock our liquid eyes
Search for substance;
				whisper sighs.
And think of pure emotions in their flight.



Let's turn the box off

				cut the timber.

Try to talk but move no tender lips.
Let us live for moment's miracles
Mine our caverns

				cast the shackles

Read each other with our fingertips.



May we learn, to love

				a little.

Wreck no soft scenarios tonight.

May we meander for a minute

Find our fullest

				interests in it.

Share the secret stories in our sight.

1982
Link to "The Poem for the New Year 1982"
Link to "The Poem for the New Year 1984"
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