Honouring Poet Marc O'Brien and His Latest Work, "I See You," On World Poetry Day
First declared in 1999 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Poetry Day (WPD) celebrates reading, writing, and cultural diversity while encouraging linguistic expression.
This WPD, The Davi Magazine celebrates creativity, innovation, and social change while honouring Lithuanian/American Author/Poet and 1988 Barry University Communication Arts Graduate, Marc O'Brien and his latest poem, "I See You", written on O'Brien's Mother's ocean view balcony in Indialantic, Florida, at the beginning of the pandemic.
I see you
Eyes as soothing and true
A calming voice
Needed amongst the bustling noise
I see you
My life is not through
I cannot move
But you are keeping me cool
I see you
I am scared here
I need comfort like a stuffed teddy bear
I see you Earlier today
I was a fool Trying something
I was not supposed to do
But you are here not on a break
Tending to those who are starting to wake
The first thing one sees
Coming out of the darkness minus the colorful dreams
A bright light
Due to the reality of sight
Triggering an honest feeling to let out a scream
If you know what I mean
Then I see you
And the calming image too
Days later in my hospital bed
Feeling grateful that I am not in the morgue, dead
I watch the Hudson River boats
Knowing this situation was not my fault
Getting ready to go home
To recuperate from these broken bones
I see you After that serious boo boo
I was alone
And you had that healing tone
I see you
And I am back healthy and studying at school
"Using rhythmic style and putting the message in what I would define as a poem lets the reader hear my information in a way that is pleasant," said 1988 Barry University Communication Arts Graduate,
Marc O'Brien.
Today, not only are we celebrating the rich and diverse world of poetry, but the opportunity to explore its ability to empower, heal and transform individuals and societies worldwide while sparking healthy communication.
Keep up-to-date with O'Brien's latest work on Twitter @cgtlasnewswire.
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