On Learning To Be A Survivor

galaxies and hurricanes
galaxies and hurricanes

If it comes for you with
open mouth,
with sharpened teeth,
with tongue reaching-
it is coming to devour.

Do not make it into something
beautiful.

The mouth does not always
come with gentle intention.
We are born with teeth.
There is a reason
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Emma Bleker

Check out Emma’s collection of poetry, Here’s Hoping You Never See This, here.

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