Tag: turtles

My Elusive Feet

by Nancy Schoellkopf, posted in Body Image, Musings, Poetry, Summer

Elusive feet stretching away from the rest of my body you are a mysterious duo. Earthbound like two turtles you spread your toes  wide and flat refusing to conform  to narrow confines of stylish pumps and spiked heels.   You are stubborn rebels; I cannot trust you.   Perched on the edge of a cliff … Continue reading My Elusive Feet

Poetic License

by Nancy Schoellkopf, posted in Aging, Flash Fiction, Grace, Hope, Magical Realism, Poetry

When I feel sad disconnected unsure of where I belong I invite the poet in.   She will remember the soft yellow-gray belly of the mocking bird vibrating as he trills high above me on the outer branch of a tree at the edge of the bridge. Darn, I can’t remember what kind of tree … Continue reading Poetic License