mid-flame
there is a violence
against me
using my voice
storm-faced with
curling fingers
striking the path
bursting into shame
bury me daily
the offering
of forest fire
mid-flame
begging to be Hope
there is a violence
against me
using my voice
storm-faced with
curling fingers
striking the path
bursting into shame
bury me daily
the offering
of forest fire
mid-flame
begging to be Hope
Karla is a deep feeler who is committed to uncovering and telling stories of resilience.