Fragility Cycle
Words born of my marrow and plasma
Claim proudly their heritage. Once
She; my nemesis
The one I hold inside my heart and
Dream about becoming
Tried to rename a string of
Letters I wrote in burgundy.
Burgundy, as in blood,
As in lipstick. I whittled the soft tip
Into a ballpoint and
Wrote on my finite skin in lieu of pen and paper.
The pigment is too bright for my
Twilight complexion.
I am bleeding
Bleeding ink I cannot contain
With nothing but adobe lace dreams to
Remember myself by.
Photo by Caroline Veronez
Karima Hoisan
There is a melancholy, a sadness, but also a strength, where you bleed ink and try to write your story…your pale skin so white against the red…Lovely writing Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you ever so much!
Maria Khan
beautiful words!
Maria Khan
great read!
Jenny in Neverland
This is such a beautiful piece, Jaya. I felt kinda sad reading this, is this the vibe you were going for?
Jaya Avendel
I definitely wanted a feel-able trace of sadness in this one, so love that you felt it, Jenny!
Riya
You have such a lovely blog Jaya🤩💖 and this poem is exquisite!!
Jaya Avendel
I am deeply thankful for your lovely words!
Raji (@journeyintofantasy)
Another beautiful poem Jaya! Thanks for sharing, I love how vivid the imagery always is in your work!
Khaya Ronkainen
Your poetry is so beautiful. I’m glad I discovered your site.
arpandas2211
Wow! Beautiful 👌
barbaraleaver
Lovely piece – especially the words ‘adobe lace dreams’!
Jaya Avendel
That is my favorite phrase in the poem! 😍
D. Wallace Peach
Another beautiful poem, Jaya. Your imagery is powerful and full of emotion. I’m always moved.
The Clockwork Reader
I was never a poetry girl myself but reading your pieces just makes me feel emotions and they keeps me tethered to each word. Thanks for sharing a beautiful piece again!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! I am thrilled my writing is something you enjoy, even if it is outside of your usual genres.
Soffy
Yet another brilliant piece, Jaya! I love reading your poetry they always leave questions in my mind thank you for sharing
Aspen Hite
That image compliments your words perfectly. I always see a piece of myself in your poetry. Such a talent you have!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Aspen!
Daphny Aqua
This is a stunning piece Jaya, you have a way with words that I really admire. ❣️✨
The busy shelf
I can’t put my finger on what’s in your poetry that sends shivers through me.
“[…] I whittled the soft tip
Into a ballpoint and
Wrote on my finite skin in lieu of pen and paper.”
Even just this… making yourself your own holder of art, the place, the best place maybe, to be a vessel of words and emotions and thoughts. Even just the mention of “finite”.. it gives it such a gravity, a responsibility. Love it!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for this absolutely lovely read and I love that you share your favorite lines!
Dominic Alapat
A beautiful and sad poem! Love the strong imagery!
Corinne
Love this piece, it feels like a mixture of sadness but also a poem of becoming. x
Cindy Georgakas
wow Jaya your words are still with me as I shiver in knowing and sad truths of your well done piece. I continued on which you’ll see there. Nicely done my friend! 💖👏🌈
Jaya Avendel
😍 Thanks a million, Cindy, for sharing this experience with me!
Cindy Georgakas
it was my pleasure Jaya! 💖
Ingrid
So mournfully beautiful Jaya!
Jeff Flesch
Oh my goodness, this is such a painful and liberating piece. It speaks to me of the complexity and simplicity of getting out from within our hearts all that we want to express, even when, nay, most importantly when it is painful. The way you imagine and create this with imagery is stunning, Jaya!
Jaya Avendel
Loving the way you read this, Jeff, as it mirrors a poignant experience within words!
Jeff Flesch
Ah, I’m so glad! Reading you is always a treat, Jaya! 🤍
Charity
Another lovely and beautifully written poem! Thanks so much for sharing!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
With your wonderful poems Jaya you write also on my skin: because I really feel your words.
Thanks a lot!
Jaya Avendel
Claudia, thank you deeply!
Lucia’s Fiction
A lovely poem, Jaya! 💖
Glenn
Well written piece! Loved how you used words at the right things. Thanks.
Heidi Bruaw
Lovely, as always! You have such a gift. I love reading your poetry.
Lamittan Minsah
Such an interesting poem. Your diction is exquisite, my friend. 🙏
Jodie | That Happy Reader
This feels like such an emotional piece to me. The visualization of the burgundy was well described. Thanks for sharing it.
Michele Lee
I am most delighted to be reading one of your poems at the end of my day, and what a gem it is! I will read it again before I click away. 💖 Have a wonderful weekend, writer Jaya. ✨
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Michele! The same to you.
ivor20
Stunningly captivating words Jaya
“Burgundy, as in blood,
As in lipstick. I whittled the soft tip
Into a ballpoint and
Wrote on my finite skin in lieu of pen and paper.”
ReadAndReviewIt
Oh this is absolutely beautiful Jaya! I love your lines about the string of letters and the lipstick in particular, it’s such lovely imagery. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us x
Jaya Avendel
It is always a joy! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Ivor! Love that you enjoyed that memorable stanza.
ivor20
You’re welcome Jaya 😊🌎
Infinite Living
Omg Stunning is the word that comes boldly and deeply for the entirety of your poem. The picture is perfect, I love it and your poem progresses with such exquisite beauty – I kept slipping down in it. The burgundy, the lipstick, the blood, the skin ….
Jaya Avendel
What a lovely read! I am blown away and thank you so much for sharing.
Her Digital Coffee
What a beautiful and heartfelt piece. The image is such a perfect touch. I could see the burgundy so clearly in my mind. You have such a beautiful way with words Jaya! Thank you for sharing!