love : ted's poem


song : can i stay by ray lamontagne

as previously mentioned, i'm very excited about valentine's day this year and although i don't read much poetry, i do love the book valentines by poet ted kooser. here's a poem for you -

tracks
using a cobbler's shoe last
i found one summer at a yard sale.
and the heavy leather uppers
from cast-off boots, a jigsaw,
some wood, an awl and thread,
and a few evenings sitting alone
thinking of you, i have fashioned
a pair of red valentine shoes
with heart-shaped wooden heels.
look for my tracks on your doorstep
where i stood with sore feet
through the evening, too timid to knock.

so tender and dear. i have two other poems by ted here and here. enjoy your day!

xo, cindy

ps the fairie is from the magpie and wardrobe.

11 comments:

Krissy | Paper Schmaper said...

how sweet...! I'm going to have to check out this book.

Pretty Neat Designs said...

I love the image of heart shaped heel prints. Thank you for the poem. I'm super excited about Valentine's Day too!

please sir said...

GREAT song and I love this poem...thanks for posting.

Post Grad Hair Cut said...

That fairie is darling! As is your blog.

MostlyFlumxdArt said...

So lovely and descriptive, I could picture it. Love your blog and layout!

Megan Coyle said...

fantastic choice for a song - ray lamontagne is one of my favorites when it comes to soulful, soothing music. and this is such a lovely poem - i've never read ted koosher's poetry before, thanks for sharing :)

Rachel Follett said...

Beautiful blog! I just wanted to let you know that you have been nominated for the Lovelies!

http://loveliesaward.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-photography-quaint-handmade.html

meg said...

Oh that is truly so sweet! Heart shaped heels - can you imagine? I could envision it all in my head :) Thanks for sharing it with us Cindy!

(congrats on your Lovelies nomination!)

xoxo

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

The fairy is wonderful but the poem is so. much. better!

Thank you for a moment of escape this morning.

Bonbon Oiseau said...

very sweet cindy--just wanted to drop you aq note of thanks for your kind comments--i know you understand and i thank you. you are such a love. also, my little butterflies try to cheer me up every morning and for that i am very very thankful...oxo, deb

Cindy said...

i can't recommend that book more highly. it is heaven!