I am honoured to have my poem “Trying Hard to Write a Joyful Poem” included in this issue of Eavesdrop Magazine!
The trill of the sparrow
until the cat nabs it from the cedar hedge.
The mouthful of cinnamon bun
that lands on my hips.
The scent of morning air
interrupted by smog from the city bus.
I should keep trying
until something sticks.
Like the key in my front door lock,
warped by midday sun
or the chewing gum I picked up
with the sole of my favourite shoe.
I’m almost ready to give up
when I slip and fall on the proverbial banana peel.
Find myself staring face to face
with the tiniest spring pansy
and there it is. Joy.
