Mimi German is an American poet and peace activist living in the wilderness of Oregon. She has published two books of poetry, Where Grasses Bend (EyePublishEwe Press, 2023), and Beneath the Gravel Weight of Stars (Poetry Box Press, 2022). Her books, War Poems and Flowers of the Litter will be out in 2024.
WAR POEM #96
All leaves eventually fall
From the tree
Allowing light
To expose the branch
We do not fear
The tree’s way
But open our hearts to it
Like a lotus blossoming
In the warmth of the sun
Teaching us once more
How to live like a leaf
Falling from its tree
DÁN COGAIDH #96
I ndeireadh na dála
Titeann gach duilleog den chrann
Is ligeann don solas
An ghéag a nochtadh
Ní heagal linn
Slite an chrainn
Osclaímid ár gcroí dó
Ar nós na loiteoige a bhláthaíonn
Faoi theas na gréine
Agus a mhúineann dúinn arís
Conas maireachtaint mar dhuilleog
Ag titim den chrann