mary-catherine-morra
Rhode Island
I work at a local community college as a math tutor. In the past I taught high school science. I am a mother and grandmother, lover of life. I enjoy writing poetry. I have been working on an anthology and I would love a little feedback. I would very much love to read the poetry of others- we have so much to learn from each other!
We met on a breezy August evening
I knew then my life would not be the same.
Her greeting was subtle, a mere gentle touch,
I feared she was lethal; I suspected her name.
Dangerous Companion,
Where did you come from?
Dangerous Companion,
Why are you here?
Dangerous Companion,
I will attack you!
I will defeat you!
I will destroy you!
But… I am afraid
“I know who you are!” I shouted with fear
“Get out of my life!” I pleaded (I begged)
“I’m not leaving yet- there’s much to be done.
You must walk with me now.” she softly said.
“I will die if you linger!” I screamed in her face
“You’ve been dying forever, entombed in your fears.”
“My surgeon will **** you and cast you away!”
“She won’t **** my mission- now mop up those tears!”
Dangerous Companion,
Where did you come from?
Dangerous Companion,
Why are you here?
Dangerous Companion,
I will attack you!
I will defeat you!
I will destroy you!
Still… I am afraid
Our journey together began with our parting
By scalpel and stitches, and surgical tape.
She then went her own way, and I to recovery
The severance complete- my new future to make.
Knives and injections have sent her afar
Yet her spirit lives in me and toughens my will
To shatter illusions and live without fear
Even should she come back to walk with me still.
Dangerous Companion
It hasn’t been easy.
Dangerous Companion,
The pain is so deep.
Dangerous Companion,
I’m oddly grateful,
You took what was dear to me
Yet uncovered the depth of me.
I’m destined to live!
Jul 2, 2016
Jul 2, 2016 at 11:04 PM UTC
I set it down
just a minute ago…
that Grudge I’ve been holding
Now, where did it go?
It’s not in my baggage
of Past Hurt and Pain.
nor is it in Pride.
Is it hiding In Sane?
Without it I just won’t
know what to do
on that some-day day
When I bump into you.
I might have to accept
that this is the end
of the heart-to-heart combat
of used-to-be friends.
Jun 25, 2016
Jun 25, 2016 at 10:59 AM UTC
Elohim!
(I)
trusted friend… betrays
healing hands… pierced
holy teacher… silenced
and nailed to a cross
“Jesus of Nazareth
King of the Jews”
***
my son
died today
Elohim!
(II)
Heed my voice crying in the wilderness!
Do not abandon me in my anguish
But attend, and weep with me now!
*for blood rage would not be subdued!
“His blood be on us!” they cried”
“And on our children!” they shouted*
Shine your light of mercy on my soul!
I stumble through the bleak wasteland of grief,
blinded by infinite darkness!
*for blood rage would not be subdued!
“His blood be on us!” they cried”
“And on our children!” they shouted*
The righteous cry but does the Lord hear?
I call unto you as my son did cry
“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?”
*for blood rage would not be subdued!
“His blood be on us!” they cried”
“And on our children!” they shouted*
Elohim!
(III)
Silently
He watches the sleeping woman,
in the unquiet repose known only to a grieving mother
she moans, *“blood rage…powerless.. my son”
“Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani!”*
Tears well in his eyes
As his heart is once again pierced
Gently
his hand brushes her forehead
the touch causing her to stir slightly
and cast it away as though a fleck of dust
dare intrude on her personal nightmare.
Kissing her cheeks, her eyes,
He whispers “Mother!”
Jun 21, 2016
Jun 21, 2016 at 9:14 PM UTC
Should I ask this question on the test?
Is it something they should know?
Will omitting it affect their lives?
My Merlot tells me no! (he never lies)
They might not ever need this, sigh…
Might be a waste of time,
It might be just as pointless
As nonalcoholic wine. ( heaven forbid!)
I guess I must get to it now
It’s almost 1 am
I’ll pour another glass of wine
Oh **** Where is my pen?
Jun 21, 2016
Jun 21, 2016 at 12:22 PM UTC
Will this be on the test?
Is it what I need to know?
Will not knowing it affect my grade?
Where does the heading go?
I’ll never use this, ever! grrr…
It’s such a waste of time!
It just that it’s so pointless
Like nonalcoholic wine! eek!
I’d rather clean the toilet…
I’d rather eat a worm!
Than study all this foolishness
But I have to pass this term!
Jun 21, 2016
Jun 21, 2016 at 12:19 PM UTC
Sleep dear cousin, labor’s done
“God’s Grace” slumbers in your arms
Safe and warm and loved
*my pregnant womb flutters
or does it quake?*
Jun 21, 2016
Jun 21, 2016 at 10:06 AM UTC
Yesterday, was Holy.
Celestial greetings bid,
Sacred Plan proposed,
Divine Kingdom promised!
Truth or fancy?
My womb flutters…
Truth!
Today, Mother’s tears are endless,
Father’s eyes dismiss me,
And oh, my love, my Joseph
recoils from my touch!
Tomorrow, I leave home
for other plans have been made.
Whose plan now shall I follow?
Jun 21, 2016
Jun 21, 2016 at 9:59 AM UTC
Hark! the Herald Angel!
bearing a message
a hint of a plan
a blessing from God
*I am
deeply troubled*
Hark! the Herald Angel!
detailing the plan
a baby, a kingdom,
a light for the world
*‘tis mine
to decide*
Hark! the Herald Angel!
departing in silence
God’s power is rested
Spirit enfolds
*my story
begins*
Jun 21, 2016
Jun 21, 2016 at 9:52 AM UTC
two women
matron and maiden
pregnant with divinity
carry sons
chosen to prepare a way
and establish a kingdom
carry sons
destined to baptize and to heal
and to die (one will rise)
but for today
matron and maiden
pregnant with divinity
delight in figs and tea
and weave soft blankets
and giggle with baby-time anticipation
Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016 at 11:25 PM UTC
Class is done today
Sanguinary dismissal
Sorrowful homework
Jun 18, 2016
Jun 18, 2016 at 11:07 PM UTC