flutter

beneath wing

black and white photo of flying seagulls

What but hurt can teach
the proper handling
of injured parts?
Only lavish care,
abiding.

What can measure
what reaches beyond
reason? A single breath
may not be enough
to contain this volume,
and yet–––I cannot
while living keep
from the next.

Yes, come in.
Come in.

Author: Stacey C. Johnson

I keep watch and listen, mostly in dark places.

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