birthday —
the backwards struggle
of the butterfly
Author: Aurora Antonovic
Aurora Antonovic is a Canadian writer, editor, and visual artist whose work has appeared over one thousand times in publications spanning eleven countries and five continents. She is a recent winner in the 2005 Tanka Splendor Awards, and a Pushcart Prize nominee. She is a member of The Bohemian Poet, a collective poet/artist group headed by Michael Ladanyi.
spring rain
the crumpled obituary
by my bed
sunrise…
the glint of light
on the coat hanger
snow moon
the hunter’s
empty trap
autumn rain
a sudden urge
to cry
starlit night
the scent of sandalwood
from your beard
fading light
the old man and
his cracked tea cup
quiet morning
even the poplars are
silent
rush hour
the ticket taker’s
shaking hands
winter evening
home from the party
my red dress on the floor
eating tangerines
while I listen to you
shower