Marry-Go-Round
trails of guilt, a stony terrain
set in sad eyes like doleful stones
fledglings snarled in hollow ribbons
birthing anguish in once-happy homes
black and white film swallows
choices in love’s marry-go-round
like a deer’s empty tummy at night
or birds that harmonize without sound
singing rivers have no place to bend
fissures grow in me where ravens weep
love twists secrets like scented flower braids
prophetic whispers kiss blue iris, on bloody feet
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Thank you so much Joni for sharing your gift of poetry to our readers on Hotel By Masticadores. We are thankful for you.❤️❤️
It is an honor and privilege to write for Hotel. The magazine is a gracious one and they are fortunate to have you amongst their editorial staff, I certainly agree with Francisco and his comment. Thank you my friend. 🙏
Hotel Masticadores, under the brilliant editorial guidance of Michelle, is proud to present this beautiful and powerful poem by a good friend, Joni Caggiano.
Francisco, thank you for your lovely and well-deserved words to Mich, and I appreciate you gracious words about my new piece. We both speak from the heart in our poetry, my dear friend. Hope you are all enjoying your time in Turkey. Sending our love and gratitude for your friendship. Love Joni and Scott, and lots of blessings
You’re welcome Joni, love and blessings to you and Scott.
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Fantastic poetry, Joni. You are SO talented.
Thank you dear Timothy. You are very gracious with your comments and they mean so much to me. We have known each other for quite a while now. Time just flies by so quickly my friend. Sending you great big hugs and blessings to you and your family. Today should be the final 10 year adoption process for my three grandchildren, which is how long they have been with their adoptive parent’s and we are praying that all goes smoothly. I am hoping that they will finally feel safe after their horrific beginning in Haiti knowing they will always be part of our family. I just felt like sharing that with you today. They have waited a long time. I send you and your family and extended family blessings and love, Joni 🙏
Amazing, Joni. Blessings to you and your family. 🙏
Thank you so much Timothy. Sending some right back. Big hugs, Joni
Congratulations, Joni.
Thank you Tim, I really appreciate your reading. Many blessings my friend. 🌹
Hello dear mlle Joni.
A very thoughtful poem. I try something. It ain’t properly a translation; more a rewriting in french, that gave a new poem in the mist of my own writing. I hope you still like what I have done. It is from that strophe :
singing rivers have no place to bend
fissures grow in me where ravens weep
love twists secrets like scented flower braids
prophetic whispers kiss blue iris, on bloody feet
***
Le chant des rivières que l’on tient captives
En fracas contre les murailles; fissurée
elles sapent peu à peu le mortier
des âges
***
Cet endroit enfouis au coeur
où se versent en pleurs
les corbeaux
***
Et l’amour tresse ses secrets de fleurs
et de parfums
***
Reste le souffle prophétique bleu de lys
comme cette vie que l’on traverse
pieds nus sur les arêtes du roc
mêlant le sang à la terre
***
Take care of you dear friend; and i keep you in my thoughts
💌Myriam
My dearest Myriam, I am so touched by this strophe you have written. Just so tender and so stunning. What an amazingly gorgeous piece. I am so flattered that you felt inspired to do this. It is so beautiful.
Translation to English
The song of the rivers that we hold captive
In a crash against the walls; cracked
they gradually undermine the mortar
of the ages
***
This place buried in the heart
where the crows pour out their tears
***
And love weaves its secrets of flowers
and perfumes
***
There remains the blue prophetic breath of lilies
like this life that we cross
barefoot on the ridges of the rock
mixing blood with the earth
From the wonderfully talented Myriam Descendres – Translated and copyright by Myriam Descendres
This is such a beautiful and unexpected gift Myriam – thank you from the whole of my heart. Much love and appreciation, little sis
Hugs and kisses my dear. I send you love ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you xoxo
Sending a bunch right back, I too send my love! What a wonderful treat that was today. Hope your weekend is wonderful. ❤️❤️❤️
Lovely, Joni. Heading over!
Oh thank you Resa. I am flattered by your visit. Many hugs and blessings coming your way. 🙏❤️
A sad lament for love (and innocence) lost, Joni. So many bear these scars — not only the lovers but the children of these failed romances.
This is so true, Anna. I know you have seen many such situations at work. I appreciate your comment and your reading. I think divorce is easy these days and people don’t necessarily try everything before they give up on marriage. Thank you again so much for your comment and for reading dearest Anna. Big hugs and many blessings, Joni
Such a beautiful poem, Joni! Congratulations!
Thank you for reading, Dawn, and for your lovely comment. Hope you have a blessed week my friend. Love and hugs, Joni
Every word so touching and beautiful, Joni❣️
Dearest Cindy, thank you so much for your kind reading, it is appreciated. I hope that things are slowing down and everyone is healthy and enjoying the beginning of the cooling weather of fall. I send you and your entire family much love, Joni
heading over to finish reading this great piece.
Thank you so much for reading me, dear Belladonna. I appreciate your friendship more than you know. 😘
You are more than welcome! I appreciate you too!