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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Woman and Wind (Michael Antman), Sonnet #611


 












Eve listened to her heart and sinned,

Then passed out of paradise

Into paradise, clothed in wind,

Her mind unclouded as her eyes.

She found her husband hiding

Behind trees — he found her blinding.

They found each other in their arms

And recited a litany of charms.

They knew this world was not broken

And stood awaiting the awoken

Moment of their forgiveness.

Distant laughter beckoned them on.

As they walked beneath the midday sun,

The wind billowed her white silk dress.