lightning

Upland soil and repurposed letterpress stationery

LIGHTNING

as I was working today teeny tiny spider gave into gravity

right in front of my left eye

she was gliding down

from my hair

i gently let my head down

she crawled onto the work table

in my outside studio

so it makes sense that i need to share it every now and then

she sat next to me and my glasses

at one point i stopped to see which direction she decided to head in

it ended up being to the left

after deciding to crawl under the lenses

and move around in circles

she saw me looking at her

then

we both went back to work

straight line

STRAIGHT LINE

and yet this is not your story

you will go beyond

your one way nature

practicing loosening

and finding your way

into the head

traveling beyond the heart

sliding into places

breaking through

planted feet

stretching deep

into the earth

that says

welcome

Winter Solstice

Dear Sun,

I noticed you've been acting up a little.

Today, in particular.

Especially.

Have to say, I'm surprised.

It's just that it's unlike you.

You're usually so calm

and focused around this time.

Can't blame you though.

I'm pretty sure you haven't been getting

the attention you need.

Or deserve.

We'll have to work on that.

I want you.

We need you.

More than you can possibly know.

You look a little tired though.

Why don't you get to bed earlier tonight.

You'll need your rest for tomorrow.

Warmly,

Jen