Michele Sherman Poet Free verse

My Gaea

ever since i met you, you've reminded me
of the trees - 

all long legs and lean skin, my tree branch goddess
you flourish in the sunlight, basking in the heat

and for as long as i can remember, i have
thought about building a home inside of you 

you are safe where safe shouldn't be; i have
found comfort in your deep ridges

the vulnerability inside me is at ease
as i settle in the crook of your neck, 
wrapped safely in your branches

and it's reckless, god, i know it is
to live in a house with an unstable foundation 

and when they come kicking your door in
and chopping you down -

my dear, sweet forest girl

i will fall all the way down with you

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