Carol Borzyskowski

Longing

Dear Brigid,
You make me want to paint my face
with earth colors, red rock canyon
stripes down my cheeks, word warrior.
Peacock hues announce my eyes,
forehead smeared sungold,
willow green stripes down my shoulders,
while opal moons glow from my chest.

Brigid, you make me want to open my veins
letting ink flow down my hands, dripping
from fingers painting blue black symbols:
Creating form from the void. Clanging cymbals
arouse the unaware, moving the conscious.

Brigid, you make me want to free my song
send it soaring among the clouds
encircling the globe with vibration.
Pure words so piercing
the globe is hushed and suspended.
Life begins anew in admiration.

Ahh, Dear Brigid,
You only come to me in dreams
arousing cerebral activities
that cause my lids to flutter
while my body refuses to rise
to your touch. Words tumble
Words
tumble
wake me

Dear Brigid...
 

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