UP FROM SMALL
by Patricia L. Meek
For Emily Carr
I was born enlarged,
more complete
than my polite culture
could contain.
In order to survive,
I consented to fit
into a teacup.
I dwelled in that dark,
as small as I could
for one having such an ancient heart—
a mighty drum, drum. (more…)
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May 15, 2018 | Categories: Doublebunny Press, East Jasmine Review, Emily Carr, Emily Carr, painter, Environmentalism, Georgia O'Keeffe, painting, patricia l meek, poetry, Uncategorized | 3 Comments