Monday, August 24, 2026

one breath for eternity by Ken Gierke

DANIEL

one breath for eternity

(for Robert Okaji)

always here

the air you breathe

may be released

but never escapes

your words

a koan on the wind

will wrap around us long after you are gone

© Ken Gierke

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Ken Gierke

Ken Gierke writes poetry primarily in free verse and haiku. Twice nominated for the Pushcart Prize, he has been featured by numerous journals and anthologies. His poetry collections from Spartan Press are Glass Awash (2022), Heron Spirit (2024), Random Riffs (2025), and The Long Haul (2026). His website: https://rivrvlogr.com/


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