Synergy
Sandy
Benitez
Outside,
my
demeanor is a magnolia
quietly
surrendering
its
sweet scent to the putrid odor
of
a world in decay.
Trapped
in a grey room,
I'm
the white fading on the walls—
a
crystal vase sparkling
when
the lights are turned off,
dropping
hints within specks of dust.
Inside,
I'm
a fire in the nude—
an
orange aster burning the marrow
in
my bones, thriving on
smoky
fumes and dead narratives.
***
Sandy
Benitez has published her poetry in numerous journals such
as Scorched Earth, Ken*Again, Defenestration,
Zygote in my Coffee, Words-Myth, Falling Star,
Chantarelle's Notebook, Tipton Poetry Journal, The Orange Room
Review, Unfettered Verse, La Fenetre, KillPoet, Mastodon Dentist,
Loch Raven Review, and Lily. Her first book of poetry,
Ever Violet, by D-N Publishing is available for purchase
by contacting Sandy at SandyB1070@aol.com.
©
Sandy Benitez