Until We Are Soft Again by Shauna Richmond
Until We Are Soft Again
Shauna Richmond
I know a place
where living takes flight
where we can plant willow and watch them grow
gracefully cascade to the ground
and together we can bring life to
the parts forever shaded
as we share oxygen
and flashes of light kiss our skin
through life we created
a place with crystal clear streams
forever changing, yet still the
same
where ery twist and turn
we’ll be held close
until we’re soft again
More from Shauna Richmond ↓
- @shauna_lee_art_poetry on Instagram
- Her book, It’s Time to Love Yourself First, is out now.
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