by Andrea Laws
she waits
black leather
skin-covered secret
concealed by un-washable fear
she sparks
silent, starred anticipation
familiar visitors
never revealed
she drags
swept, scooped, and sold
recyclable trash for
another day
she burns
molted shell tossed
in shame, in trust
in agony
she ashes
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December 14, 2014
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ABOUT THE POET ~
Andrea Laws currently resides in Lawrence, KS. She graduated from the University of Kansas in 2008, with a BA in English and a BA in Film Studies. Her work has appeared in three compiled books of poetry including: Whispers VII: A Collection of Short Works, Stars in Our Hearts, and International Who's Who in Poetry: 2012 Edition.
Last updated February 18, 2016