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In My World – In Awe of Seasons

In My World  (A Modified Quatern) by Ama Danesi In my world, there are no doors. I’m the chime, pressed through crowned walls, swinging by chandeliers and gates that twirl and clang with glee. I don’t care about my color, much less yours. In my world,  the heart matters. Hope yours leaps to recognize mine… Continue reading In My World – In Awe of Seasons

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Life is Full and In Between

Life is Full and In Between - A Poem by Ama Danesi A full day of will and grace. The empty tank and the ten-dollar bill draws our eyes up to inscribe hoops on tear-stained heavens. The extra virgin's cry is heard and mine is, a tad muffled. Unwrap life's suffocating gift, or stay terrified of… Continue reading Life is Full and In Between

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This Day Had Some Plans

This Day Had Some Plans - A Poem on the strong power of suggestion. This day had its plans. I had mine. They did not include a crash, a stumble, an ice pick, the urge to see the security footage of my foolishness again and again. This body, this heart so accustomed to pain denies… Continue reading This Day Had Some Plans

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Man with Womb

Today, only wall sockets are bold enough to stare back. Faithful like peep holes who warn of shadows, passing and still. My strong thighs suggest - you not trespass. Savage with glossy lips to control the pride. You think you do...I know. I am the striding force I am the knowing wink My words escape,… Continue reading Man with Womb

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Virtual Poets Society

Move! That was all I needed to hear and I tossed my heap of excuses aside and sat at my keyboard, turned off the distracting DVR recorded episode of "Bun Heads" and typed the first poem for my application packet to the Virtual Poets workshop of the University of Iowa's International Writing Program: Day Shift at… Continue reading Virtual Poets Society