Amy Secrist

Tag: time

  • The Coy Wife

    after Annie Finch At times I can lament my youthwhen body smooth and taut did proveitself blind to age and the passage of Timewhen words o’er ran the banks of meter and rhymeand verse came flawlessly free and streaming.Now the babies, crying then squealingwith delight and true frustration;we are swamped with operation:Family Life.  So now…

  • Call to Balancing

    I hear the silence pop out of nothing. The baby gulps his water with determined breath beside me on the floor. He eats only my breakfast from my plate resting on my lap when I finally spread the blanket and bring my coffee to the ground. I listen to the crunch of toasted rye and…

  • When does Time stand still?

    The three little ones swing at the park, giggling. I take a cue from a friend and ask each, “Do you feel happy?” “Yes!” “Yes…” “Ga!” they answer in turn. “What does it feel like?” “Good.” “Windy…” “Ga ga ga ga ooo” We rush down the slides on the way back to the van, making…