Transformed (Completely Raw) Poem by Annalee Somerville

Little leaf,
Little droplet,
Cupped like a tiny hand,
Fragile, trickling, down to the ground.
Ground opening up,
Like parting lips, of a kiss,
Moisture evaporated and steamy.
Another droplet drizzled down,
But the ground didn't part,
Forcing it down another path,
A path; that would include pain,
And losing yourself.
Growth stunted,
Memories branded,
Burning flesh, molten memories,
Blurry vision, blood tears, stained eyes.
Green eyes, ,
Eyes, burnt, melted, stitched shut,
No longer to see uncleanliness.
Wrapped tight,
Waterproof, sealed, shut tight.
Silence, sleep, healing wind,
Rips open,
Exposing new self,
Tough, Wise, Eyes wide open.
Fluttering, stretching, slowly glide,
Yellow billowy,
Juices delight,
Subtle breeze, green leaves,
Wings spread wide open,
The new you takes flight.

Leaving the Burnt Flesh, Molten Memories and Pain behind.