Feet firm
grounded
hands grabbing
constellations
from sky hangings
master crafter
spreading roots
extending branches
admiring from afar
dissecting from within
navel gazing
navigating
rocking through the waves
this dual sea
rowing with splintered paddle
rowing nonetheless
waves crash
mist upon face
warming hands
inner flame
(in her flame)
releasing pain
& pleasure same
these friendships
are the skin
the tendons
keeping bones
in place
the marrow
nourishing
this is fire
it is food
warm your hands
upon it
burn your bad
inside it
breathe the smoke
and see you free
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nice…the clipped lines work really well in this…def makes for a quick pace…
some nice zingers in there…like friendships being the what keep the bones in place…
rowing even if you have a splintered paddle…ha…got to make it somehow…
I really like the lines Brian notes as well….strong image. The short lines make for a nice fast pace.
oh nice… the fire of friendship .. the warmth – the power to burn the bad – i like how you link it to solstice as well
I love the title and admire the positive messages in the end:
breathe the smoke
and see you free
A stimulating exploration here Steven – you have places to go, I think and I’ll be back to check you out… With Best Wishes Scott http://www.scotthastie.com
All those polarities holding unexpected awareness in a tight-knit word-lens that happens to fit perfectly over my eyelash! Wonderful read.
inner flame (in her flame) clever dude, really rad…stellar write man
Really good with those short linens .. Love to grab the constellation.
Great lines and the ending inspiring.
Love the cadence in these short lines, staccato and rapid fire, breathing life into this fire… and i love these lines at the end, “burn your bad inside it”
A compelling pulse running through this.. love the irregularity of this. Heartbeats vary, thoughts snag and tumble on. Grounded life. Yes.
This is excellent,
beautifully evocative,
a strong write.