Desert Days

Even now the crows
have chased away
the lemon yellow butterflies

Even now glasses
have been scattered
down the desert

Even now a road trip
on a small island 
is not as Fiona-free
as before anymore

The radio goes on
Volcanic black rests 
at her feet

Trash gets carried away
The rabbit hunters shall
arrive this Sunday

This is the wind
that makes her think straight
This is the day
to choose your roads carefully 

Her father warned her 
to always be on time

speed up, my little mate
and so the girl glides from the dunes' hollows
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Brown Avatar
December 9, 2020 at 8:34 PM
Really like this. Glad it was included in the Anthology. It really stood out for me.
La France Avatar
November 15, 2020 at 5:33 AM
Kate, wonderful poem and welcome to Poetry Soup _Constance
One Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 12:49 PM
Great first post Kate...Welcome to poetry soup
Krutsinger Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 5:58 AM
“The wind that makes her think straight” - wonderful line in a fine poem.
Copeland Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 6:58 AM
Thanxx so much, Caren!
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