these shiny gifts
we always tell stories
things that shine
– allure –
a lure for
those who
let daydreams be poems
& poems daydreams
remembering
you were
lilac and yellow freesias
warm sugared milk
unwavering
maternal love
estuary whispers
there are years of wasps
& years of
notwasps
but most of the time
life stings
unleashing shadows
the consultant said a shadow was showing on the scan
try not to worry
we tried
but once the words were out
veiled darkness began seeping
growing greedy
birthing shadow spawn & we knew
from now on
there would always be shadows
a moment
sitting with grief that twists
I pause
- a sip of strong coffee
- a bite of whisky-infused chocolate
(redundant birthday gift)
you are still here
& I am
(still)
afraid
*TRIGGER WARNING: MISCARRIAGE*
New life
We can keep trying, he says. We won’t…
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