Sanctuary
written by: John Drudge
The soft skin
Of a precious moment
A shy smile
Offered up
To the harboring sky
You are my
Refuge from the day
A salvation of need
And the ticking second hand
Of my deepest desires
Wanting for nothing else
As I wait for you
In the corners
Of my silence
John Drudge
AUGUST 2020 AUTHOR OF THE MONTH at Spillwords Press
John is a social worker working in the field of disability management and holds degrees in social work, rehabilitation services, and psychology. He is the author of two books of poetry: “March” and “The Seasons of Us” (both published in 2019). His work has appeared widely in literary journals, magazines, and anthologies internationally. John is also a Pushcart Prize nominee and lives in Caledon Ontario, Canada with his wife and two children.
Latest posts by John Drudge (see all)
- Sanctuary - October 7, 2020
- Interview Q&A With John Drudge - September 17, 2020
- Hush - August 4, 2020
