Monday, March 16, 2020

A Poetic Start with Susie Henry





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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