Star

Star

Smoky eyes lit the filled Christmas tree with wonder Joy You star I can’t believe how adorable you are Eating the ornament you were so smart to finagle from the branch I can’t catch you Even when you are in my arms Joy You star I’m not ready for you...
From a Previous Harvest

From a Previous Harvest

This felt like it needed to come back out and play. Friday’s Poem 11.15.13 Our cocoons are Opening up Lots of things Gifts Losses Changes Like wings unfurling Strengthened through pressure Slow cracks Bits of light and air Filtering through mucus Change is wet...
Black Mermaids, Fae, and Less Apology

Black Mermaids, Fae, and Less Apology

On the fence of first times, I find a new song about a Black Mermaid’s rarity So, I looked up the songwriter, only to find her ‘Black mermaidery’ symbolic She says she “will teach you how to love…,” and she will “wait for you...
Fall

Fall

Sunshine and water are in the air, and I don’t care I’ve been dreaming of pumpkins and apples. My daughter has taught me I basically tolerate other seasons of the year I’m not sure why But it’s alright My dreams are full-fledged And walking up...