Girl Talk

And what power is this
to keep me so small
sister to the womb that brew you
your mothers are we all
our babe
our brother
father
fear has forever been your fall
still so afraid 
to walk by my side

I've never heard of rue
from a man who's tried
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Godwin Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 2:35 PM
This is outstanding, truly - so profound and, for me, definitely a route to very strong emotional feelings/thoughts. This transported me to a familiar 'feel' in either a layer of my philosophy, heart OR BOTH. I leave thinking both and no longer want to hopscotch for I've put my 'serious thought' hat on. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Pigeon Tart Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 3:59 PM
Thank you so much CayCay, that means a lot to me. This one's old and close to my heart. Hopscotch is better in the summer anyway ;) Hugs! xomo
Cresswell Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Thoughtful!
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