monday poetry: i did what i wanted to do

i did what i wanted to do

honestly, what is a woman
besides someone who holds the world?
large palms, steady feet, a world within.

i did what i wanted to do.
this is what i will breathe, in my last breath.
but also, i will know that i lost everything
after it was all gained.

they grow up.

there was a circle, friends who poured out
their hearts together, mixing words
and tears, betrayals and sadnesses.
we hold this world for them.

large palms. steady feet, a world within.

at night, at night,
my husband’s arm around my ribs
holding me.

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