Audio Poem of the Day The Only Ones
Dec 25, 2025
Harryette Mullen delves into the deeply resonant themes of loss through a poetic lens. She explores the metaphor of life as a wounded guitar, striking an emotional chord that resonates with listeners. As the reading unfolds, Mullen reflects on the solitude that accompanies loss and the hope that emerges in preparing for tomorrow. Her words invite contemplation and connection, making for an engaging journey into the human experience.
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Rooftop Seekers And Shared Reflection
- The poem frames seekers on rooftops gathering remnants of whipped clouds as a moment of shared introspection.
- Harryette Mullen links that intimacy to reflection when life strikes a plangent chord in a wounded guitar.
Twilight Imagery Deepens Intimacy
- Twilight and pallid moons become a vivid setting that deepens the poem's intimacy.
- The image ties celestial quiet to human response when life hits an emotional chord.
Solitude As Readiness For The Improbable
- The poem positions listeners as attentive sentries on rooftops, poised for the improbable.
- Harryette Mullen casts solitude as readiness to welcome future possibilities.