Poets Corner: Travellers
Travellers
Travellers crossing barren land
pile up stones
to mark the way.
They fill their hands
with the furious love
of stones.
When night comes they lie down
with stones
& pull the stars
like dead leaves
over them.
They dream of ways
to patch the dark
with something other
than the light.
George Mills (1919-2001)
A retired anthropology professor-turned-landscaper, the quixotic George Mills was a well-loved figure in the Vineyard poetry community. Until his death in 2001, George and his wife Florrie shared a small home in Oak Bluffs where they hosted frequent gatherings of poets, musicians, activists and other thinkers.
The Martha's Vineyard Times welcomes contributions to Poet's Corner. Dan Waters, former poet laureate of West Tisbury, will select poems to be published here. Submissions should be directed to dan@indianhillpress.com.
Reader Comments
- When posting a comment you agree to our Terms of Service
- If you have questions about comments or comment policy, check out our FAQ page.
comments powered by Disqus