OUR ARCHIVES : December 2013

bring me my bones

bring me my bones all soaked in shadow bring me my flesh all stained in mystery bring me my blood and muscle all covered in stories and I will spin for you a tale with all the words my mouth can shape bring me my bones all soaked in harrow bring me my flesh all […]

Disfiguratively

To my darling ugly I love you more Than beauty, Who fools with fancies: Frills, lighting, made-up… While you are honest Content to bloat, Slough, drool and squat Not even in need Of a compliment. Ugly… if you were a she-shark I’d run bleeding, into the sea, Breast-stroke slit-wrists Waving a red signal to thee. […]

Babywearing

Chest to chest froggied legs, I lift the bib to secure this mei tai. Tightening straps over my shoulders pulling her tighter still, her warmth penetrates with each knot I tie. Our external womb, origamied, as close as I can get her now. Feet suspended above the ground, we journey impatient and wriggling she’s ready. […]