HEART WISE

by Susan P. Blevins

Long ago I

cast off my skin like a snake

trampled in faded grass

dust heavy in my nostrils

shed the expectations of others

left them to take care of themselves

came untethered from the herd

lost my innocence and inhibitions

so carefully nurtured

in the stifling England of my youth

Now

at last I fly unhampered

in the pure air of

love, passion and acceptance

Spirit youthful,

heart wise and

ancient

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"Heart Wise" was first published in Mused BellaOnline Literary Review.