For beausia’s poem prompts for National Poetry Writing Month 2024. Prompt 9: it’s giving. Written 8.14.24. To be crossposted to IG.

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it’s giving
sunshine in winter
a cool gulp of water in the heat
body crème after a hot shower

it’s giving
finding a spoon to eat tiramisu
when you thought you were all outta spoons
and you were ready to dig in with a dirty spoon,
or a butter knife if you needed to, tongue ready
for the rasp of the edge

it’s giving
the first swatch of lipstick, and knowing you’re on fire;
or an unexpected postcard from your best friend
just wanted you to know, I’m thinking of you! 😘;
so you write back and seal your letter with a lipstick kiss
I know you know the value of this

it’s giving
I’m so in love with this life
which means, I am also in love with myself
which means, I also love what it is that has brought me here

it’s giving
three of swords, ten of swords, ace of vials
you will understand, one day, what these old heartaches gave you