Vasant 2024 Poems - Ken Cathers
Black Widow
By Ken Cathers
it is the kind of music
she listens for
slight touch of each strand
deciphered
a thrum of wind
random brush of leaves
falling
she has learned
what things to ignore
is alive to the way
the silk web quivers
the panicked pitch
of wings trapped
electric
she is pounce, bite
venomous embrace
will pluck the lace mesh
with desire
cast her net and wait
weave a treble spell of promise
irresistible
snare with the first touch
no chance for escape
Ken Cathers has a B.A. from the University of Victoria and a M.A. from York University in Toronto. He has been published in numerous periodicals, anthologies and has just released his eighth book of poetry, entitled Home Town with Impspired Press of England. He has also recently published a chapbook entitled “Kiefer” with broke press and another chapbook, entitled “Legoland Noir” from Block Party Press in Toronto. His work has appeared in publications in Canada, the United States, Australia, England, Hong Kong, Ireland and Africa. Most recently it has appeared in numerous periodicals including Zoetic Press, Wool Gathering Review, The MacGuffin, The Orchard and thewildword. He lives on Vancouver Island with his family in a small colony of trees. |
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