Twenty six days of beautiful art and poetry is what I call a pretty great twenty six days.
Progeny
I was not meant for motherhood,
not with these sharp edges
and a predilection for sadness.
I am a cog in a genetic footprint
that left a web of darkness
behind my eyes,
planted seeds of cancer in the
delicate bodies of my mother
and my brother.
I am the progeny of rage,
of battles with the bottle and carbohydrates.
There is a cruel streak
that runs through the caverns of my veins,
racing against the frenzied connections
that dictate the rhythm of my heart.
I was not meant for motherhood.
My touch is not one that nurtures,
my voice not one that soothes.
-Susan Richardson
Bridge Of Sighs
I am heart fire,
the blue flame.
Hold my mirror
in your other hand.
See reflections,
look for shadows.
There are no others here.
I please my buddha soul,
always now, forever.
I squeeze my other finger
I feel no…
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April 26, 2020 at 10:18 am
Heartfelt.
April 26, 2020 at 10:35 am
Thanks, Gorgeous Lady! I was really worried about these last two. I didn’t want to upset or hurt anyone, especially those I know who are mothers. I am glad this came across ok.
April 26, 2020 at 11:03 am
Someone told me once it’s all about me when I write and that I shouldn’t think about possibly hurting people.
Of course you didn’t.
April 26, 2020 at 12:35 pm
It’s smart advice. From an artistic perspective, I believe there is nothing more important than truth, but it battles with the side of me that wants to be gentler. I think we both know which side wins that battle more often than not.
July 1, 2020 at 5:01 pm
I agree, sooo heartfelt and deep and raw. In my opinion, for what it’s worth, I’d choose to read raw truth all day over pretentiousness. I appreciate the brevity of it, every time. It cracks open the rib cage, and we get to peer in. It’s a privilege to do so. So, I appreciate it not matter what, and even more so when it’s done with such attention to language and the art of it all.
July 3, 2020 at 7:26 am
This makes my day, Angela!! Thank you! And thank you so much for reading these poems.
July 3, 2020 at 8:05 am
Always a pleasure. I didn’t want to miss any! I enjoy them very much and admire your attention to detail and description.
July 3, 2020 at 3:59 pm
Thank you, Lovely Angela!