C. Jensen
Soothe, scream
*A poem in progress
mullein may soothe
lungs dry and strained
shouting out why
shouting out no more
going home
preparing a snack
something sweet
something comfortable
feeling comfortable
how long can this last
bring to boil
rest
strain
scream
are we silencing, or,
I am no soothesayer
mullein may soothe
but only the body heals itself