No. 39 - To the Gemini Girls Born On the Twelfth

[Hi! Nzingha here - here’s a poem for today. Working on a few pieces at once, but decided to share this poem I wrote a few years back. I also am very happily sharing that our Spanish language newsletter, Palabriña, is online! I’m sending a big thank you to those that helped with the translation of our most recent post and additionally to Talia Bicicleta for offering the reading of the letter. Buenísimo, go now, check it out and tell your friends.]

Text within this block will maintain its original spacing when publishedFor Aya'The sun rose on the flawless brimming sea…' - The Odysseyi.Ayasays to pray, and she's right. I think constant prayer blows gusts of magic dust upon all your partskeeping things in your favor.ii.Wild yeast on Thasos rests on leaves of grapes, leaves of thyme, of basil, rosemary. He letsthe leaves sit in pure water for some time, mixes with flour,Prays,indiscernibly, and covers his starter.Waves upon the waves, they waited. Blackish birds pairedon a lavender light sky …bound for the night's nesting spot.iii.Your rimless bowl overflows.I go closer to hear her—Whisper-ring upon her finger—jasper,Lucent, she jabbered on. You are blessed and highly favored You are blessed and highly favoredShe gulped and gulpedThen let out a gasp of air.This water runs for you. Your bath is almost drawnThe frothing that you seeSignals your time has comeWhisper-ring upon her finger—jasper,Lucent, she jabbered on. You were blessed and highly favored You were blessed and highly favored

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