snails with swords

medieval manuscript marginalia 

 

 



when the
…….s     l     o     w
sluggasluggaslugga
of life leaves them wanting
to slough off their shells,

they take up
sword
and shield,
coat of arms for one
with none.

she
{poet,
holding feathered quill}
……………….takes notes.

..
NaPoWriMo, day 24

 

 

 

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