wing song
you feel entitled to this i know
it is yours now
a gift you did not expect but cling to
and do not want to let it go
this woman open-winged
alive to kisses and dreams
longing for you like an impatient hallelujah
or a belated birthday with candles
wishes wishes wishes
moonlight singing in her head
hope trailing behind her like a veil
like birds
have you seen them in the sky
flying low
remember me she says as she moors you
to the depth of her voice
fastens you to the scent of her desire
remember me
listen to my wings unfolding
and birds crying in the wind
seize what you can
the sky is deep and blue-feathered
cast your net wide
michèle voltaire marcelin
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Michèle Voltaire Marcelin is a poet/writer, performer and painter who was born and raised in Haiti, sojourned in Chile, and currently lives in the United States. The publication of her first novel “La Désenchantée” (CIDIHCA, Montréal-2006) was followed by its Spanish translation “La Desencantada” and two other books of poetry and prose: “Lost and Found” and “Amours et Bagatelles” (CIDIHCA, Montréal-2009) - translated into Spanish by Editorial ALBA as "Amores y cosas sin importancia" - all of which garnered rave reviews. Her writings are also featured in 3 anthologies published in France: "Cahier Haiti" (published by RAL'M-2009), "Terre de Femmes" (Editions Bruno Doucey-2011) "Revue Intranqu'îllités" (2012). She speaks and writes fluently French, English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. She has a BFA from the Leonard Davis Center for the Performing Arts at CUNY and a Masters from The New School for Social Research.
This is a beautiful piece of work. I’ve always seen you as a creative and open person your writing just shows that it is an eternal part of who you are, not just a image.