Wednesday, May 20, 2009

The Stranger


Painting by Michael Roppert

The Stranger


Tonight when I looked at you
As I have uncountable stares, stars and glances
I did not know you
How foolish that I should think I know everything about you
My mystery seeks to comprehend your mystery
It is unending, this unknowing

c Joy Harjo 2007

Posted over on Joy Harjo's Poetic Adventures

No comments: