A biography of Gerda Govine Ituarte's Poetry

Gerda with husband, Luis Ituarte, illustrator of her books

Introduction
 
I am a poet because I cannot help it.  The words always find me and ready to be put onto the page.  They wait move into motion—lift off with my breath--sounds, tone and cadence.  Sometimes they flow, sway, hit between the eyes, bring lessons and weave themselves into stories know and unknown that follows you home and lingers—feeling different. 
            Sliver of Light
            is enough
            an opening
            possibility
            to get through
            the dark
            without disappearing.
This eight-year journey  is one that I am so glad that I did not miss.  I dance with words.  They never step on my feet.
 
Elixir
            Sipped cup of words
            strong brew
            milked mine
            sweetened tongue.
 
Both poems are from “Future Awakes in Mouth of NOW,” published in  by Éditions du Cygne SWAN World), Paris, 2016. Artwork cover by hubby artist Luis Ituarte.