In love with life and all of its foibles.
Mothers protect Their children from Knifing past Watching one’s own Scars awkwardly heal Wonky welts fading From angry red
By Aspen Marie a day ago in Poets
Words skitter by Floating, flowing Dodging them, I Dance the seven Veils of silence Gathering ideas in Grecian gown folds
By Aspen Marie 11 days ago in Poets
The sea Is a lover Who gives As she takes Giddy, breathless She comes to me Wrapped in diaphanous Ribbons of ebony and silver
By Aspen Marie 26 days ago in Poets
Friendly Orion Over my shoulder Keeps his opinions To himself Mercurial reflections City lights flicker Along the mirror
By Aspen Marie 27 days ago in Poets
Caught unaware Nose buried in Engaging information Comfortably ensconced On a plush sofa A man hovers above me Shadow casting
By Aspen Marie 28 days ago in Poets
Countless thoughts I’ve had before Landlocked by Frigid prairies Musing on Ocean power Reveling in Metaphors and analogies
By Aspen Marie 29 days ago in Poets
Predictable ticking Ratcheting, ramping Tighter and hotter Some kind of Wood fire grill Stoked to sear Preparation takes time
By Aspen Marie about a month ago in Poets
The creature stirs Pacing and hissing Testing corners Prodding points Maternal figures Teach newly bled How to use
Three tiny tears Currently hurt horribly Adductor brevis Upper abdominal Left teres major All voicing discontent Pinching grumbles
Impressed upon My senses Narrow notions Somehow innate John Locke says Once I was A blank slate We know now This to be false
Like breathing I only feel alive When giving away Parts of myself Or taking in Forests, mountains I greet the ocean
By Aspen Marie 2 months ago in Poets
I retract Turtling into Imagination Fictional worlds Protect my mind From reality’s Searing finger His touch burns
