Poetess

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– for D

I am that soft-furred gentle-eyed prey
that makes the predator move to running.

I am the breeze that drifts through quiet nights
to twine through tree limbs and shadows.

I am the river that rolls silent and steady
as its deeper self carves away the rocks.

I am the bright pink streak of sky
riding the deep clouds in the last rays of light.

I am the gypsy angel of your song
concealed in the mist and the answer is yes.

I am the soft roll of current pulling you
into a vortex of bright light and water.

I am a light-voiced bird singing melodies
at the twilight start of morning.

I am flesh and blood and bone and mind.
I am eternal vapor and presence and hope.

I am a woman who hurts and hates and loves.

I am a prophetess, a seer. I am a poetess
who will write the truth of our story
in each sad and beautiful line.

6 thoughts on “Poetess”

  1. I like the repetition. I’m not qualified to say if it works with repetition in this case, but to me sounds nice and the end is beautiful!

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  4. Wonderful descriptions and powerful ending. I especially love the line “I am the breeze that drifts through quiet nights / to twine through tree limbs and shadows.” To twine through tree limbs and shadows… Fantastic! 🙂

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