Katrina Kaye
The rhythm
of your words
tapping against
closed eyelids
give me peace.
It is fleeting.
Only long
enough for me
to slip into sleep
and wrap myself
in comfort.
It is enough.
“Read to me” is previously published in New Mexico 43nd Annual Conference on Aging 2021 Poetry Competition (2021).
Katrina Kaye
I can see the
currents change,
moving fast,
cutting through.
I stare at the
reflection of the water
on the belly
of my bridge,
water and light
dancing together.
I hide here,
skin sulked blue,
lodged beside stone wall
and spare tire.
Broken and static,
I freeze in brown water,
and allow the gentle pull
on my still body
to take me under.
“Jane Doe Found under the 4th street Bridge” is previously published in September (2014) and one other place that I can’t remember. It’s an old poem.
Katrina Kaye
I will not let you win,
but
if you contemplate your attack
and occasionally lift your head
to meet my gaze,
you might be able to see my next move
behind meditative eyes.
If you look,
I might give something away.
Something you are invited to take.
“Chess” is previously published in A Scattering of Imperfections (2009).
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