Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Maria A. Arana

big moments are shared,

while small ones are forgotten 


laying waste after a volcanic eruption in your heart

moments where ideas and love came together were rare

but they did happen like the cracks whirling into forges

lava flowing naturally like hair over shoulders

burning earth’s skin

and when the small steps toward healing arrive

the danger is forgotten

and in our arms, we find solace

found 




rest


today was a day of rest

but a busy body

wouldn’t know about that

they toil and whirl

break and scrub

all in a day’s worth

as the hands on the clock move

day turns to night

but rest doesn’t come easy

to a busy body

there are dishes to put away

clothes to fold

food to prepare

 



The Inside of Pain


an inner whirlwind

tumbles

all conflict

problems

demonstrated

by a lack of movement

necessary movement

pain disallows

turning body into rock

or putty

ice cold

and steamy

 


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