Peel
Orange peel
peel away my
heartless woes,
condemn again
the general rule
and allow the lotus
to bloom.
Remarkable day
that snatches away
the mystique from the mystics,
horseback rides to the summit
then descends at high velocity,
never losing ground or footing.
Power in my mind, I trust what I believe,
finally not fooled by the artificial
or displays of unquestioning confidence.
Finally my hope is tied to my faith.
I squeeze the fruit and smile in amazement
as I taste its intoxicating droplets,
let them pool in my mouth,
sensually reviving, loosen the grip
then drink.
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Copyright © 2024 by Allison Grayhurst
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Published in “Setu” April 2024
https://www.setumag.com/2024/03/Lit-Art-Culture-Journal.html
https://www.setumag.com/2024/03/poetry-allison-grayhurst.html
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Published in “Medusa’s Kitchen” March 2024
https://medusaskitchen.blogspot.com/2024/03/maelstrom.html
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