Dynamic

a disabled dancer, and God

Welcome, beloved

Breathe in. out.

Take a moment to settle in and meet yourself where you're at

Welcome, beloved.

My name is ande (pronouns: they/she/we/us) & I’m glad we've found one another again

Dynamic

There are days 

I cannot leave my house.

Each movement like the dragging 

of finger nails against a rusty board. 

Bones heavy, Battery low. 

The moon tucks me in. 

Rest, she whispers.  

There are nights 

I have danced until 

Black and blue becomes the peach of my palms. 

Each movement, a deep healing 

The sun kisses my forehead. 

I've missed you, she whispers.

We embrace 

and I carry her light

into the still dark nights.

Do not tell me this heavenly body does not 

know change intimately, know God best

- ande

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The first draft of this poem is From the Notes App; 2/5/25

This is a photo of the final supermoon of 2024 (Nov 15), taken by me.

Till next time,

Wishing you ease, care, and needs met

ande

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