For years
children
have been
turning down
the corners of my life
Filling in shadows
with light
Bouncing darkness
so high
Wearing sunglasses
cuts the glare
Not enough
Barely
can I see
those dark illuminations
that once moved through my mind
Roberta “Bobby” Santlofer (1943-2020) was a mother of sons, an avid reader, and a poet. A posthumous collection of her poetry is forthcoming. Santlofer’s poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Gargoyle, Philadelphia Stories, Grey Sparrow Review, and elsewhere.
Beautiful poem. I'm so sorry to hear of the poet's passing. Look forward to reading more of her powerful poetry.
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