Full and Free

Maggie Devers

Spread a blanket on the grass

Under the eucalyptus

Lie down and feel the relief.

Sit in the swing

Let your hair dance in wind

Hear the swish of your fuchsia parachute pants

As your legs pump up and down

Up and down.

The squirrel tries to steal your snack,

Moves the bag off the blanket

And freezes mid action when she realizes she’s been caught,

She flees,

You throw her some bites

We all deserve to feel full and free.

More from Maggie Devers ↓

• Read my debut poetry book, For My Daughter
• Follow me on Instagram for more poetry @rembrandts.cure

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Write After: National Poetry Month with One Poem Only

Write After is a way to encourage poets to listen and write, and use National Poetry Month to highlight how listening to poetry makes us better poets. I know I write the best when I’m surrounded by beautiful poetry–it’s part of the reason I created this podcast, and I want to encourage others to share this practice. We'll get started in April. You can share to #WriteAfterOPO.

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