Dale Michael Abella

Lorain, Ohio

I work as a patient care assistant in a hospital in Lorain, Ohio. I have a Psychology degree. My first teacher of poetry was Lou Suarez. I've been published by The National Library of Poetry. Also, lyrics were released. I look for groups who would like to consider my lyrics or poems. Writing poetry is my release and expression when I feel my emotions intensifying. My favorite poet is Mary Hazel Roque, who brings out the creative poetic energy within me, to whom I dedicate these three poems, and who shares with me a deep emotional intensity.

HAZELWOOD

My love for you is evaporating
encompassing the world
surrounding the outer atmosphere
hoping to absorb through you

My love for you stagnates
within the depths of my spirit
seeping through crevasses
like the sap from a tapped maple tree

As it flows to earthly grounds
absorbing through the nearby soil
nourishing the undergrowth
while my roots slowly choke in the thirst

Hazelwood, Hazel is still so magical
mystifying my sensibilities
bringing me to my last great hope
rekindling life's complete pleasantry

A MIST

I hold my love for you
Like wintry trees hold snow
Whistling wind, my chilled spirit
How will I let you go?

The earth remains so frozen
Waveless seas remember your sweet breeze
My heart's rhythm had chosen
Hazel to dance without me

Loving once more lifted my life
Your melodious music held my care
Your gentle eyes shimmered brightly
Why did I think our love should endure?

Never did I want us to step away
Nor did I wish your sun to wince
When deep dark clouds shadowly say
Sunshine's timing was just a mist

INSIGHT

Caught in your breathless eyes
Glimpsing at what you may say
Expressing what your facade hides
Please don't look away!

My eyes see yours look into me
The eagle sees through trees
You seem to communicate silently
A whisper of falling leaves

My love for you will never lessen
I care about your every glance
My love for you forever deepened
Forgive my heart for missing a chance

The river ripples in your eyes
Your lashes foresee a breeze
Around you I hold no disguise
For your delicate eyes move me

All poems Copyright © 1997 Dale Abella. All rights reserved.