To That of Her Own Fallen Shadow

Poem by Katrenia Busch

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The balance found in this here song;
Woven through each line—
Was lifted— carried— and then strung;
By the very essence of time—
As lyrics were crafted by each word;
That is to say— was spoken—
Led by the author’s intentions uttered;
As whispers the winds had stolen!
Pronounced by intuition;
By the Geist that does reside—
When in silence is found to listen;
And by understanding further guide—
That in sixteen pairs—
Where the rhythm does flow;
That only harmony herself compares—
To that of her own fallen shadow.

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Katrenia G. Busch is a freelance journalist who has worked for CBS and NPR. She is an award-winning poet with work published in Westward Quarterly, October Hill, Bloom Magazine, Written Tales, Red Penguin Books and others. Her forthcoming chapbook, “Mystery and Wind,” will accompany a 2nd appearance on Quintessential Listening.