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Imagine a goldfinch
in your fist. Open it
as olive wings soar
over dark steeples. If
you’re grieving for what
never was or will be, bring
your fingers
to your palm, always
empty, the finch
already free.
Copyright 2018 Beth Copeland
Beth Copeland’s most recent collection is Blue Honey published by Broadkill River Press.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you very much.
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