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April 22

April 22, 2022 Tara Claeys Leave a Comment

The moon passes her twentieth night She is mature, confident in her role, observing us as we are nestled into couches, chairs, beds for the night. She approaches fullness, eager to be complete and regal. As night moves on to morning, she prepares for her own decline, knowing … [Read more...]

April Writing Challenge

April 21

April 21, 2022 Tara Claeys Leave a Comment

Your body is a confection Wrapped in a tight, shiny wrapper, to me, it glistens in the bin with all the others. It doesn't stand out, but it suits me. I reach in and pluck it out of the bunch, rolling it between my fingers. It is hard on the outside, soft on the inside, and it … [Read more...]

April Writing Challenge

April 20

April 20, 2022 Tara Claeys Leave a Comment

For evidence of this, spend time with trees When you question your fragile life, spend time in the forest. Be amazed by the strength, beauty and longevity of the tall, great trees, while also noticing the saplings; meager, thin branched characters who can't save you, if you … [Read more...]

April Writing Challenge

April 19

April 19, 2022 Tara Claeys Leave a Comment

It’s night, and together we are letting go We sit close on the old, soft, raspberry couch, in its third life. We are not close enough to be touching, until I lay my head on your shelf-like shoulder, beer in hand, restful. Our legs are crossed, mine draped over yours, until the … [Read more...]

April Writing Challenge

April 18

April 18, 2022 Tara Claeys Leave a Comment

Move your arms like wings Just as in your dreams, where you can fly; transforming your motion to a weightless, soaring being, looking down at the world below. … [Read more...]

April Writing Challenge

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