Croft of Light

"Croft of Light" is a forum for poetry, photography, and philology (the love of language). With Emily Dickinson as a tutor, Dag Hammarskjold as a mentor, and Noah Webster as a teacher, I hope to express light through lyric verse. Many of the texts are psalms, meant for musical accompaniment. My style favors simplicity and sincerity. My voice can be comic or serious. My tone may be innocent or ironic. Some of the pieces are just for practice. Respectful responses and comments are welcome.

Friday, March 12, 2010

CHOPIN PSALM

CHOPIN PSALM

Song is the play of the fingers –
The dancing on the keys –
The corp ballet – the wrist plie –
The leaping melodies –

The pointing of the Polonaise –
The lullaby Berceuse –
The twirling Nocturne s’il vous plait
The pas de dieux Etudes.

(2 March 2010, Provo, Utah)