Glass-eyed Narcissus hiding
too tall for me to see him
in his past place abiding
The summer days go sliding
a boat upon the pond skims
glass-eyed Narcissus hiding
its deceptive depths, chiding
obsession’s inviting grin
in its sin-seat abiding
What seeking brings is finding
with a cup full to the brim
still spy Narcissus hiding
Hours confidently striding
distances the kith & kin
of past places abiding
A shine of gladder tidings
ringing in a new day’s whims
glass-eyed Narcissus hiding
in his favorite place abiding
This poem is a companion villanelle to the one I published today on Tupelo Press’ website as part of the 30/30 Project. You can read the other poem here:
Thank you for reading! I’m over halfway through my month of writing and publishing, so it’s time for me to add another request for you to kindly consider donating to my fundraiser for Tupelo Press. I’m going to produce a new zine, but only for people who donate $30. Want a copy? Here’s where you can donate!
https://tupelopress.networkforgood.com/projects/198636-amy-jasek-s-fundraiser
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