
Tumbleweed pulses through my veins,
of Baryshnikov’s dance.
I writhe in pain as I wrap my feet and smile.
My heart races as the heat of the desert scorches within
searching for an opening
my gut twisted in knots as I breathe in the beauty of the cholo cactus that runs through my spine out my crown Chakra,
reminiscent of the heavens I find within
you and me.
I take a bow to the audience and the vista-blowing tumbleweed that sweeps my heart to love that opens to the heavens.
Unsplash Photo Donald Gianni
The Desert Dance was inspired by the poem Green Leaves. You can read more of Cindy’s poetry on Unique Times with Cindy.
Submissions are still open for the Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow: 30 Poems in 30 Days Collaboration. The submission details are located here.
Jeff Flesch
Author, #1 Amazon New Release Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Author of the Month, Jan/Feb 2022, Spillwords Press