January…
Abandon January
here in blue cold January
toes and fingers numb
still my heart blazes
despite the rigidity of the season
passion flows well enough in my veins
reminding me that Florence would be fine
for lovers such as we
except that we are only
two cold prairie lovers too poor
for anything but fancy
the only exotic climate that between us
so if I put
pomegranate lips persuasively
upon your mouth, your stomach
your Michelangelo thighs
in the morning will we rise
abashedly or boldly
will we love again
will we return
to this blue cold January
numb but warmed by
making at long last love
© 2016 Gail Sidonie Sobat
If you’re between the ages of 11-19, please consider coming to YouthWrite Winter WordPlay to work with our wonderful instructors: Fred Stenson, Angie Abdou and Moe Clark this January 29-31 at Edmonton’s Bennett Centre (Daycamp or Overnight residency). For further info, contact info@youthwrite.com or call 780-996-4962
