In a dream I bled
red fern fronds
lacy crimson
on the new moon.
I bent to examine slick foliage
as it was born
dropped from between my thighs
onto dark loam
between my feet.
.
Ruby filigreed
netting rain forests.
leaves involving
concerts of translucent
blister cells.
Blood scarlet
My own calyx
wet against my fingers.
.
Everything I shed is so alluring.
Every day I am
exquisite
without applying effort.
I am beside myself.
orphan poems 