Brian Strand, UK

 

 

Experimental Poetry   Amergin-FIRST & LAST   I am a tear: in tragedy's fear I am the hope: when power cannot cope I bring forth life: from the world's strife I am the peace: that will never cease I am the fire: in love's desire I am the light: in blindness sight I am the grace: in repentance face I am friend: who but I Sees the beginning from the end   This is my adaptation of the 6th century kyrielle form credited to the mythological Irish poet Amergin.I have accordingly labeled the form with his name.     Born Anew   b(a ud bl oss som s) en r ewal     Note: a haiku 'After ee cummings'