I am very pleased to share a new poem and photo collection by southern artist, Susie Henry. Originally from Kentucky, Susie has made her home in hot and humid Florida for the past twenty years, where the tropical weather and stunning landscape always inspire her. Her work has appeared on several poetry sites, most recently Clockwise Cat. An active and avid supporter of women's rights issues, her passion is easily experienced through her work. Please enjoy.
Ace
She drinks whiskey
in the dark
and lays down her hand
Two pair and a Queen
with a song about grace
She closes her eyes
pulls the ace
from her sleeve
One more
One more
Just one more
Numb constellations bloom
in her gut
her hands
her legs
Two pair and a Queen
with a song about grace
She sleeps in a cloud
and brawls with the sea
Blood under her nails
One more
One more
Just one more drop.
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