Hello!
Welcome back to 365 Days of Poetry & Honesty. I'm here! I have poems! I hope life has been good to you!
I'm going to try a different format. The plan is Fridays, though I’ve already stumbled
but fingers crossed I'll find my feet again I miss it. It's formative for my identity as a poet. & I think recently I’ve been insecure and lost and I want to have faith in my voice again. I’ve also been very aware that there was a time when the idea of 5 years from now felt inconceivable. & suddenly it's not, and it's strange and overwhelming to acknowledge that there will be another tomorrow after tomorrow ( God willing) & as wilful as I can be, I want my life.
I hope you like the poetry.
Songs of the week <3
Saturday
in this moment one of us is seducing the other
in this moment one of us is melting
Sunday
word of the day is catskin is pollen is how things change overnight and suddenly I can't see the forest floor
Monday
you set me on fire
Tuesday
& the body reclines
is woodwind & orchestra of want
untamed. i'll try
& be sweet.
Wednesday
how the sunlight fell silent. i saw no birds in the sky
Thursday
the loose ends of dreams. sticky summer heat. devoured by desire.
Friday
lord when you send the rain cool and clear let it take all day if i can't be free then i will be a mystery my voice like a flame i am at home in the burning shadows
Thank you for reading.
With love,
Phoenix
x
P.S. I'm hosting an event this evening (15 July 2023) from 7pm at Reference Point in Temple. It's a night of poetry and live music called Black Geographies: Black Bird Sings The Blues. Here's the link to buy tickets. They will also be available on the door. Hope to see you there!