13 April 2026 | poems by culturing

13 April 2026

Full StrengthI am back to full strength, or nearly,

BlancheAre these your poems, Blanche,

Spelunking IIWhen good things are unraveling, bad things come…

The Promises of BirthFalling back into myself, realigned

Preferring PenelopeOdysseus stands on Calypso's shores,

Rarely Tempted AgainThe mad goddess slumbers, takes a nap

HelenI had not met Helen before.

Pain, Real EnoughI have known pain, real enough

ReadyI am no longer in love,

TokenLight after stars, under stars

Seeking ShelterAnd so I still wander