I’ve never been the woman to
wear a bright flirty coral dress
I’m more subdued
and strong in earth tones
with India-inspired jewelry
I’ve stopped listening to music
as I clean the house
in favor of open windows
an airy breeze and bird sound
I am less apt to hoard money
– piling away stores for safety –
and more likely to experiment
netting down to zero
with no hope or desire
of what may be
or what I’ve done before
I’ve never been one to enjoy crowds
and somehow my need for intimate
conversation is secondary
to silence
my heart hurts more than ever
and because of this
I am alive
– Written by Angela Savitri
