Gifts of Life and Death
My #6 for National Poetry Month
i give of sand,
its impermanent striations
my constant.
i am the shore
washed clean for you.
i give of salt.
to taste my lips is to know
of brine births in shallows
and to taste death within me.
i am algae,
my life but a blink of your eye.
i give of blood
to grubs and adders
who must nest
to find warmth.
i am its thickness
and its scab
bursting through soil.
i give of bone
its hum but a vibration.
i am the maggot who rests
in bone's hollows
laying my eggs in the dark.
© 2017 Audrey Howitt
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Thank you Cat! You are kind!!
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Hi Rasma--hope all is well in your world--thank you!
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Thank you Rachel!
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Thank you Flourish--it is a circle --even at the tiniest levels
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Thank you manatiita!
Most amazing poetry. Enjoyed.
Hello Audrey - This shines light into deep crevices of thought.
your poetry just blows my mind. What a lovely poem to read on this spring evening.
After several readings, I can see now that it's a reflection on the circle of life. You are very talented, Audrey.
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Thank you Gina!
This was a beautiful piece of writing, Audrey. I enjoyed it...beauty of nature......loved the imagery.
That's a beautiful poem, Audrey. I enjoyed reading it. =)
Beautifully expressed, Audrey! We are all part of one magnificent cycle, and our lives, indeed, are just a blink of an eye in the grand scheme of things. There is a holiness in the process of life, death, and life. . . I so enjoy reading your work!
Cat:)
The imagery in this poem is fascinating, Audrey. I love your ideas and originality.
Yes, up there with some of your best pieces. You felt inspired eh? Superb!
This is the perfect way to end my writing day. Thank you!
A talented piece of writing ..well narrated.
Hi Audrey, This is a poem I had to read over a few times, but I finally got it. It is an interesting poem for sure. You have a real talent for words.
Blessings to you.
The breathtaking beauty of nature. Beautiful Audrey!
Great write and much food for thought.
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Hey Jamie--Thank you!!! I love it when it works out that way--they don't always-
Oh Audrey...absolutely incredible write this morning. Jamie
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