Maybe it’s the Irish heritage in me, but I love the name “Siobhan”. So it was with great delight that I came across After The Vows: Poems For Lovers on the recommendation of a friend. Siobhan writes wonderful short pieces like We Bleed:

We Bleed

Times we cannot see that which is in front,
we look at the horizon, and wonder
what delights and mysteries wait beyond
its edges, neglect those who stand beside –
or behind – us; they are invisible.

We enter into battle, casualties
of need – of the search for independence.
We bleed for loss – lost love, lost heart and mind –
we bleed not knowing why we even fight;
we bleed for friends and enemies unseen.

The slow erosion of our self becomes
a weapon turned against our flesh and blood;
we feel the helplessness, are powerless
to stop, until it is – almost – too late.

© Siobhan
May 18, 2009

If you’re a fan of poetry, or great writing in general, you should visit Siobhan’s blog and read some of her work.