Mayflies
Having no functioning
mouths, adults do not eat,
and live their lives
never knowing
the pleasure of food
and drink, the bitter
bite of dandelion greens
with the crisp notes
of prosecco rolling over
the tongue. Instead,
they engage in aerial
sex, often in swarms
above water, many dipping
to the surface to lay eggs,
some submerging, while
others die unfulfilled,
eaten. Who’s to say
which life burns brighter;
even knowing these facts,
still I dream of flight.
“Mayflies” is included in my chapbook, From Every Moment a Second. It was also the inspiration for the artwork gracing the cover. I am in debt to Stephanie L. Harper for providing such a vivid and appropriate piece of art for the book. Available at Amazon.Com and Here
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I always love reading whilst listening to the poet speak. Gives an extra level of immersion.
I enjoyed this 🙂 . Will definitely look into getting the book.
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Thank you! I, too, believe hearing the poet while reading the words adds to the experience.
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The cover illustration is just one snapshot of the way your poetry’s sublimity works on me.
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Your art blew me away!
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