Divine Inklings

Writings, Musings, and Inspirations

Volare
Janet Lucy Janet Lucy

Volare


The song struck a chord in me
'Volare,' to fly, in Italian
sung with passion and energy
giving lift to my spirit
until I knew I could
and I did -
freedom feels different
in every language.

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Adieu, Solitude
Janet Lucy Janet Lucy

Adieu, Solitude

Solitude 
arrived unbidden
with Sorrow in tow, 
retrieved from her nightly forays
amongst bony trees and sinewy shadows 
barefoot, no buttons or soles, 
just a pale gossamer gown,
holy and haunted
by too many naked dreams. 

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Calling, Calling
Poetry Janet Lucy Poetry Janet Lucy

Calling, Calling

Calling, calling, women rising
in circles, offering mirrors and reminders —

I see you, I know you are powerful, too.

We can no longer afford to be afraid,
to hide, to be invisible or silent
the consequences long expired,
as they thought we did, too —

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