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i am shaped by water
shaped by rain
shaped by wind caressing me
like a lover
from the small of my back
to my shoulders
running long fingers
through my wild roots
even when life hollows me
i am not empty
i am filled with light
rattling through my bones
like antelope hooves
like quail murmuring
like the grooves and the thrum
and the drum of song
© 2026 jennifer wagner
dVerse poetics: an unpunctuated poem
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15
photo: antelope canyon © jennifer wagner
Beautiful, Jennifer! The light in us remains forever young!!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Jennifer! You are the light. ❤️
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem, Jennifer! I lingered a bit inhaling the last two lines ~ sigh.
ReplyDeleteAn uplifting light, Jennifer!
ReplyDelete"even when life hollows me
ReplyDeletei am not empty
i am filled with light"
I really identify with these lines
Thanks for dropping by my blog, Jennifer
Much love
What a thought provoking piece. A beautiful picture of resilience and strength written so well. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI felt my own self in your words, my friend. We are stardust.
ReplyDeleteThis poem has a quiet graceful strength. I really like the lines around the murmuring thrum and drum. Nicely written 👏
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