Johnmichael Simon, IL

 

 

Free Verse   Family Calendar   Day after day walking the calendar its little rectangles crossing themselves out Through December over-leafed to January scribbled notations cover all, almost obliterate Dental appointments grandchildren’s visits birthday reminders dates of performances and other items circled in a different color that remain still to be settled Then I come across a message written in a tiny lavender hand, the corner of a folded page somewhere in February And I approach, reach for my reading glasses it says, I love you every day I love you, nothing else matters     About Johnmichael Simon   Johnmichael Simon, born in England, grew up in South Africa and has lived in Israel since 1963. He has published three solo books of poems and two collaborations with partner Helen Bar-Lev. His poetry and short stories have been awarded many prizes and he is published widely in print and website collections. He is the chief editor of Cyclamens and Swords publishing. The “Cyclamens and Swords” website is http://www.cyclamensandswords.com  His personal website is http://johnmichaelsimon.webs.com/