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These days
we sit,
two birds
perched:
high wire,
banded ankles,
secret messages
tucked.
Years ago,
younger selves,
sensing loss,
wanted
simple clues
reminding us
which way
home.
Couldn’t see
signs said:
No Way
Back.
Nellesa Walthour is a dance and movement educator, choreographer, dancer, actor and director. Having written poetry, essays and short fiction for herself, she now endeavors to publish her work and grow her writing as an additional storytelling vehicle. She has shared her poems at WordShed poetry readings in New York City, participates in writing groups, and The Marbled Sigh published her poem, “Damn You, Alice Walker” in 2023.