Origins

I was conceived
in a magical realm 
where I can where the sun
on my head like a straw hat
the sea around my torso
like a cocktail gown
with conch shells and coral reefs
The white sand like flip flops on my feet 
and the palm leaves across my chest
and shoulder like a Gucci purse
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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