Chastity

At the center of the universe

From which I am now far

Is the notion of the poem.

Chaste.

Untouched by meaning.

Corruption comes later

Like despair and hopeless desire.

At the white hot core the poem is clean

As are pulsing electrons and their antonyms

From which the word erupts

Untroubled by meaning

Unbothered by man.

Comments: 6

Carol Lloyd Apr 1, 2007, 1:07am UTC

ty for sharing

Anne B. Grote Apr 1, 2007, 11:28am UTC

yes, it's like a birth and then the child goes forth. good poem, Harold!

John Harris Beck Apr 2, 2007, 1:44pm UTC

Love it, Harold. Chaste. Untroubled.

julian three Apr 3, 2007, 8:27pm UTC

A bit of change in style, I think, and an exceptional work!
"untroubled by meaning, unbothered by man' - what a great line!

Faith H. Apr 3, 2007, 8:35pm UTC

"the poem is clean" ....quite a phrase.

Barbary C. Apr 7, 2007, 6:26pm UTC

This poem is a volcano...different and great, Hal. Your poems are ALWAYS great!