Some words need sounding for enjoyment.
By the way, this isn't jewelry.
It's a textile wall hanging in the Shibori style.
I've always thought of her as female.
Always as the carapace of a celestial insect.
Definitely, close to haiku.
And if she were food? Something vegetal.
Probably asparagus. Or fava beans.
Yes, fava beans.
she still has pictures of when they were younger
ReplyDeletestanding in the schoolyard for the school photo
we wore jumpers and thick socks
shoes that were shined, hair that was combed
wicked little thoughts of cigarettes and boys
hiding behind our smiles
when did it get designed that we would both lose
a sister or a brother in a violent breach of faith?