Luna

As a white moon rising-round


there in the tooth of down

drowning; my seal-eyes

weightless in the nurse’s face

my nightdress holds the jellied rice


which cannot ride the spoon.

 

 

Words by Helen Pletts
 whose two collections, Bottle bank and For the chiding dove, are both
published by YWO/Legend Press (supported by The Arts Council) and
available on Amazon. Bottle bank was longlisted for The Bridport
Poetry Prize 2006, under Helen’s maiden name of Bannister. You are
welcome to visit http://www.stem-of-quietly-disarrayed-fertility.com/

Image by Romit Berger who says “I am a graphic designer. I met my very dear friend, Helen Pletts, in Prague, several years ago. Helen’s inspiration has led my graphic design career into that magical realm which combines illustration and poetry, and our creative wings continue to connect our souls through time and distance. My work can be seen on  www.romitcom.com.”