The Heads do Need Their Ties

The ceramic cat head
Needing a tie
A poetry tie

Words of gratitude
Something meaningful
Wear them

Words of value
From your soft lips
I dream of them at night

Night time dreams
Of kiln fired heads
Make them this week, but strong

This week is slow
Making birds
Writing words

My own language
In fabric, in wood and wax
Slow but productive

Today I wrote a lot 
Picked up a box for Daddy
Watched the boats on the water

Ate 3 tacos
Drank water
Screamed at my Mother on the phone

This house is a joke
Eggshells are everywhere
I can't even walk down the hall

The air is always thick
Louisiana humidity thick
I hate him

But the heads do need their ties

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palewingedpoetess's picture

I really liked this.............

As it is layered and in each layer you are telling a very different story that is just as important as the over all weaving.............. Enjoyed your work, keep writing with your unique voice.............. sincerely, Melissa Lundeen.

NightPollen's picture

Thank you!

I have been enjoying your work too.