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Anatomy of the Ocean

her hands are strong
molding
the sky,
the ground,
and the sea
into what she wants

almost like:

to her,
elements are
wet clay,
bent
at her demand.

when she shapes the sea
into my heart,
i know
i can never have it back.
it is hers,
like the world.

Anatomy of the Ocean

her hands are strong
molding
the sky,
the ground,
and the sea
into what she wants

almost like:

to her,
elements are
wet clay,
bent
at her demand.

when she shapes the sea
into my heart,
i know
i can never have it back.
it is hers,
like the world.

Rheea Delora  12, Brothertown Nation

 
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