Every month SuperForester Jordan “rediscovers” a literary gem from the vast treasure trove of an art form that, in our technological age, has become largely under-appreciated and “lost”.
I had never heard of poet, novelist, teacher, screenwriter, and editor Robley Wilson until my friend gave me his poem “I wish in the city of your heart” today. What I love is the way this poem catches me off-guard. What begins for me as the highest form of hallmark card poetry, suddenly blossoms full-form into an imagist poem of profound yet simple beauty.
I wish in the city of your heart.
I wish in the city of your heart
you would let me be the street
where you walk when you are most
yourself. I imagine the houses:
It has been raining, but the rain
is done and the children kept home
have begun opening their doors.
–Robley Wilson
I originally started this Found Poetry series as a way to share my favorite poems and poets in the hopes of inspiring all of you. I so love it when the poems find me.
Happy Friday!
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