Tilling in Tomorrow's Field, by Portly Bard

Haven, by Lorette C. Luzajic (Canada) 2021

Tilling in Tomorrow's Field

Where labour is a loving thing
its haven is a constant spring,
renewing more engaged the soul
that finds itself becoming whole

applying its poetic bent
to elevate the moment spent
pursuing so beloved the yen
to have it be admired again

as treasure of connected heart
that, sensing it as living art,
will see the bloom, the fruit, and seed
as heirloom left that given heed

can yet again enrich the yield
of tilling in tomorrow's field.

Portly Bard

Editor's note: This poem was written to celebrate the anniversary of the collection and collaboration, Thinking Inside the Box, of poetry by Portly Bard and the visual artwork of Lorette C. Luzajic. The book also contains a dialogue between the artists about ekphrasis, art, and the meaning of life. You can get a free virtual copy, or order a hardcover or paperback on Amazon.
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Portly Bard: Prefers to craft with sole intent...
of verse becoming complement...
...and by such homage being lent...
ideally also compliment.

Ekphrastic joy comes not from praise
for words but from returning gaze
far more aware of fortune art
becomes to eyes that fathom heart.

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