Distracted
R. Martin Basden, of Norfolk VA, spoke to us recently about his fickle muse (Interruption).
Here he writes about a very different type of inspiration, a point of
contact in the most unexpected of moments. It's impossible to read this
and not feel the tickle on your own hand and the smile spreading across
your own face and the wonder of the natural world that grounds us.
Distracted
By R. Martin Basden
A moth landed on his hand
and in that moment
autism's veil fluttered
Distant eyes focused
tiny feet tickled
soft wings pulsed
Until he smiled
Distracted
By R. Martin Basden
A moth landed on his hand
and in that moment
autism's veil fluttered
Distant eyes focused
tiny feet tickled
soft wings pulsed
Until he smiled
Posted by Annmarie at 12/17/2009 12:24 AM 
Categories: today's words
Tags: moth R. Martin Basden autism tickle smile
Categories: today's words
Tags: moth R. Martin Basden autism tickle smile
Oh, Marty. How much you say in so few words; It takes my breath away.
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What a sweet and precious moment you give us. So clear, so fine. Thank you, Marty. Jeanette Gallagher
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Precious piece, Marty.
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