In the Darkest Descent
By Michal Mahgerefteh
His moaning melts layers of me;
I walk around the room, reciting
healing verses I memorized a day
before, ghastly expressions —
the ecstasy of faith clearly upon me,
place a pocket size Book of Psalms
under his pillow, bow my head over
his, with apologetic voice imploring.
Michal Mahgerefteh is a poet and artist from Israel, living in Virginia since 1986. She is the author of five poetry collections and is the managing editor of Poetica Magazine and Mizmor Anthology. Michal is writing her sixth collection centered on depression in aging adults. She continuously participates in writing and art workshops and is an active member of her local creative community. Her website is www.Michal-Mahgerefteh.com