PinnedMarianne VincentIntroduction to ‘A Man with Shining Eyes’Poems on stroke, caregiving, death, and other adventuresAug 4, 2021Aug 4, 2021
Marianne VincentSitting in front of beautyI joined the choir at church though I had a voice that was flat. I was twelve or thirteen; I can’t recall exactly, now. I joined because I…May 134May 134
Marianne VincentI shudder to thinkI shudder to think who I might have become Gangrene of pride undetected, still spreading, its knees not yet amputated.May 11May 11
Marianne VincentNo matter the harshnessNo matter the harshness, the unkindness in your world No matter what’s broken or what you have lostMay 12May 12
Marianne VincentHailstones and Bee StingsToday I am going about my day Harsh words, they strike me, they strike me all day Unexpected hailstones, they land on me all day.May 11May 11
Marianne VincentThe long load of sorrowsLook over the shoulder of the one who has hurt you Use the eyes of your heart and you’ll see something newMay 1May 1
Marianne VincentThe BoxThey kept on coming, reluctant to depart Guests uninvited, found a home in his heart Sorrows and struggles, each dragging a box He took…May 11May 11
Marianne VincentHeart racingHeart racing Feet stumbling No time to kick off my shoes No time to chuck my bag Every day I rushed towards I gulped the life-saving…May 1May 1
Marianne VincentYou have lived so that I might be freeFor my mother and fellow traveller, Celine Sara, on her 91st birthdayApr 10Apr 10