She Learns to Shed Layers:

She learns
to shed layers
from trusting
her own micro
movements,
like the dawn’s
high tide singing
serenade duets
with the ten
trillion broken
down and wind-
weathered mineral
bits that have no
choice but to dance
as waves lead
the melody:
a song woven
with sea salt
and cinnamon
meant to seduce
the boldest stars,
thanking
them
in advance
for always
returning
tomorrow.

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MSR
3.20.21