Thrilled and honored to have three poems featured on the prestigious Lothlorien Poetry Journal under Editor and Poet Strider Marcus Jones.
Read:
Tread Where There’s no Path
The Chart on my Hands
Cold under the Sturgeon Moon
Tread Where There’s no Path
“Don’t walk where others trod before
but rather step where none set foot prior
and tread barefoot, if need be
to leave even a trail.Don’t deem as right the cursing mind
that sings them praises all around
and steers green minds to twisted trees
without a chance to ever break them free.This blithe young heart that pumps inside
your chest, so deeply unconcerned,
This bright young mind that sparks wild thoughts,
that never knew the taste of reins,this reasoning, still young from shell,
eager in stride and not in aim,
why waste it by stepping on another’s print?
Its mark’s exclusive only to your mind.At present, days may lack rewards
and drearier seem still, like winter’s leaden,
but trust your step, its path is marked,
foundation set, and marked in strength for future.What else, you ask, your eyebrow arched –
Patricia Furstenberg
the meekest hint of youth laid out,
Stand tall, spread out your legs, trod on,
aim for your own path, don’t duplicate.
“Thread Where There’s No Path” was first published online on Lothlorien Poetry Journal
These are three of my newest poems. Strider liked the subject, style, phrasing and imagery, as well as the mood and setting.
Lothlorien Poetry Journal publishes periodically, 4-6 issues every year. Contributors to each issue ( selected from the best work published on the Journal’s Blog).
More poetry on my blog here.
Beautiful!
Thank you so much, Cindy 🙂
I’ll go over and take a look, Patricia.I purchased a book of your poetry recently.
I left a comment about your poems but I think it came up anonymous.
I appreciate your support, Roberta.
I wasn’t able to post a comment.
Thank you, Roberta. I hope you will enjoy it.
Congratulations! Lovely work!
Thank you so much, Crystal.
Lovely seeing you again 🙂
Congratulations!! And I love the Lothlórien and Strider names!
Thank you, Lily Yu 🙂
Yes, those are striking names!
Congratulations! I’ve tried to comment on the Lothlorien Poetry page, but they didn’t let me. Probably because it’s not on WP. Anyway, here is what I wanted to say: Your first poem reminded me of Polonius’ advice to Laertes when he left for France. You wrote it with your children in mind. Am I right? 🙂
Sweetie 🙂
I couldn’t comment either!
Yes, you are spot on. As usual 😉
Such deep and beautiful poetry, Patricia. Your words are breathing with life. 🙂
Thank you so much, Terveen. You are always so supportive.
Beautiful
Thank you, Martie 🙂
Congratulations, Patricia!
Thank you so much, Dawn!