open cap, tremble pen
barely move
your jaw or chin.
mutterwhisper under
breath, ink
-cantations and syllabled
spells. breathe in, scrawl
out small. em
-brace your shadow’s
thrum. scribble some.
invite a star
-ling to join your hum.
::
In April, we poem.
I love this so much. Your rhythm gift astounds me.
The title and first stanza are my favorites—and the word “starling.” ❤
Thanks, Girl. This one was so much fun to write.