Black lace against a sunset,
Cat in the snow-framed window,
Unapologetic and still.
Today I thank my scars.
Silver skin stretch marks mapping my journey,
The gold seam in a broken vase,
Tree bark and creases in the toes of my shoes.
Today I am thankful for murmurs,
Whispered wishes and exaltations and
The skip, skip, skipping heartbeat
Singing love, loving, loved.
Sarah Gowan
Thanksgiving 2014
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