These poems, by Jennifer, explore nature’s symphony, longing, devotion, uprootedness, resilience of a cat, and a heartfelt lament for Vincent, reflecting missed connection opportunities, exclusively for Different Truths.
crickets chatter on the bank of the lake at dusk marking day’s closing gossiping together like old ladies on the front stoop *** Saturday morning my very first thought is you I float on your love – that was our day to spend together *** overnight I am a refugee from my life new home all alone unwanted separation from my family *** She was found wandering the streets on 9/11 our cat came home to us kindest soul you’d ever meet despite being abandoned *** Vincent I wish I could have shown you your belovedness while you were alive you’re my Starry Night.
Picture design by Anumita Roy
Jennifer Gurney lives in Colorado, where she teaches, paints, writes, and hikes. Her poetry has appeared internationally in a wide variety of journals, two of her poems have won international contests, and one was recently turned into a choral piece for a concert. Jennifer’s first book of poetry, My Eyes Adjusting, has recently been published.
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