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Bones

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Melanie Laura

I said “please just take my flesh” because the memory is not enough I have written poem after poem about closed hands and open heart wide mouth and skin wet crush through to the bones (she said wind would carry) … Continue reading →

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Chasing Tails

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Melanie Laura

{Beyond The Honeymoon} My childhood self was a hopeless romantic, as well as a Selective Mute. I was very shy and very sensitive. I think having the experience of being shut down when you try to speak, is one of … Continue reading →

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Why Darkness Attracts Light

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Melanie Laura

I enjoy live poetry the way most people enjoy live music. I would imagine my receipt of it is similar to the way religious people experience a good sermon. It is deeply connective for me. Spiritual. When a poem moves … Continue reading →

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