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stew

 
 
 
 
 
sometimes she slips,
falls into a gathered nest of hollowed pot

and tangled flame;
descends through days boneless and raw,
unsalted.
 
the burn trembles slowly, 

from the outside
in

 

and the emptiness bubbles
while all else boils away-
 
but she has a covenant
with weary, bartered between halves
of her quiet strength.

 

she'll surrender if they do first.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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for the gentlest person I know

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  • Nicolette gold member
    June 1
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    Wonderful poetry..

    Thank you for this entry, Kate.

    ~ Nicolette

  • Nicolette gold member
    June 1
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    Please enter this poem in this contest:

    http://allpoetry.com/contest/2407831


  • Nicolette gold member
    May 30

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    Only the brave can afford to be gentle.... I loved the quiet strength in this piece... yes, gentleness is strength too - a very special kind. Beautiful poetry, Kate.

    Thank you for this entry.

    ~ Nicolette


  • transcendental baby gold member
    May 28

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    This reminds me of some of the strong women I've known who take the shit in life and make something nourishing out of it ... this is a beautiful celebration of that quiet dignity of strength that can be found in women of character.


  • Suzanne Dia gold member
    May 28
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