Birth and Death

by John Collins / December 16th, 2018

they each have a language,
a message.
both speak of passion
both demand attention
neither are regulated
attempts to control
go unanswered.
birth, death
bring joy,
bring heartache

5 letters
a million expressions.

John Collins ia a retired pharmacist from the coastal Virginia area, now living in Central Virginia. His work has appeared in the Dissident Voice, Merak, Fourth and Sycamore, Aurorus and Blossoms, Pangolin Review and Galway Reiew. Read other articles by John.

This article was posted on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 at 8:01am and is filed under Poetry.