Poem a Day 2023

Flirted me silly in biology class

We had a whole arc from wow grown raw and devoted
To gross body gross 

When he stopped I did a ski race through the woods
And cried so hard I crossed the finish line swollen frozen red

I dipped down with my face to the side, close to the cold
And swung slowly back 
Wax stuck to snow and poles flung to the sides
Pushed up to a toe and lunged both directions at once false momentum

I pictured caves with dark gem bubbles
Seeping out faster than I could protect

Water solid and gelatin
I made lyrical grief and read it out loud

Snow to sea water
Come back for spicy air 

He was in the audience when I read and I thought
He will definitely feel my pain he will definitely get it he will definitely feel enough shame
That mine will be gold plated and celebrated 

And lifted up oh so special!