Wednesday, March 13, 2024

companion song

desire turning into decision 
at once terrifying, free
I am moved

into the path of turning knives
their rhythms familiar
I am here

afraid of turning the page
my mind un-scrolling
I am opened

like a hinge into the world
I've been here before--
I return once more
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Pic: Max and Huck, my writing companions, snoozing in the sunshine.

3 comments:

Gillian said...

Cute.

NGS said...

You have more willpower than I do. I would be on the floor napping with the pups!

maya said...

Thanks, Gillian.

Engie--that's so adorable!

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