Tag Archives: self of steam

oh, blackbird with a crooked wing

Posted on November 14, 2022 by whimsygizmo

all broken midnight feathered thing, shall you only sigh to sky? i crimp your caw to heart and i long to loan you sting of bee and yawn of moonor paper dragon fire, the bold desire to build your (wings) self of steam. ::It’s Quadrille Monday over at dverse, … Continue reading →

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Self{-ish}

Posted on November 22, 2016 by whimsygizmo

… I have built my self of steam and fog and salt and smoke. I have known myself for years, uncovered by snow, thawed and waiting. I have blown wishes to an intricate sky and begged the stars to share … Continue reading →