Poems by Caple Natalee
Christmas Poem by My Mother
... It's ChristmasAnd we need each otherOne tree is on the low skyI have seen that tree beforeDreams across the hills collectLike silver knives in a velvet pouchAn alien who landed here might sayHow busy we are how little timeWe have for each otherFeelings teem beneath chaste berriesSo glad to see cold breath fall from loved ones' lipsHow awkward and how perfect the cityThe ice-skaters and the lightsIf I didn't tell you before let me tell you nowI love you Merry Christmas ...
Do you Understand
... to SpainShe drank she split the blue veinBathing only in the poemHalf-human in the stone café ...
Happy Animal
... Green birds love tinselAnd red birds love silkGold birds love liquorAnd blue birds love milkLizards love butterAnd camels love steakNight owls love windmillsAnd foxes love cakeThe world loves the moonbeamsThe moon loves the skyThe sky loves the oceanNo one knows why ...
People are Brave
... People are braveI give up my heartI say to you thatpeople are bravewherever there is bloodand shadowunique dreams rise outof the quiet heads of infantsand the thrust of lovelike a light through your heartlike a face buried against your neckand a weight between your thighsa vision of nightshadea naked candle reflected in your pupilsPeople are brave ...
Poor Girl
... so soon to disappear and her white stomach withher wet blouse pulled out from the band of her skirt ...
