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I am Not Your Art

February 19, 2014
By s.beth BRONZE, Morgantown, West Virginia
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s.beth BRONZE, Morgantown, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;My alone feels so good, I&#039;ll only have you if you&#039;re sweeter than my solitude.&rdquo; <br /> ― Warsan Shire

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My body is not meant to be drawn with a pen on a legal pad
My body should be painted on canvas
With colors imported from countries
Through the center of the earth
my body is a mountain with curves
and you may not touch me
unless the sight takes away your breath.
And you must be delicate enough not to break me
Because you know although I am sturdy
I am something of awe.

© Malorie M., Walkersville, MD

The author's comments:
This piece was inspired by the work of Warsan Shire. I hope it is well received.
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