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“as the ground begins to frost” by esso
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“as the ground begins to frost”
esso
as the ground begins to frost
we snuggle in heavier cloth
to live out shortbread days
laden in chocolate, lavender & cedar-smoke
hugging hooded hours
to soothe broken & healing layers
warm our hands by the fire
—holding safe—
as a crackling back-up singer
burgeons
creases intersecting
steely gaze & the blue-flame of fiery humor
belting the lead
cackles fill—growing darkness
heating our toes from the inside
& we'll tear-open
midnight's invitation
to keep splitting peas & hairs
over who gets the last piece of chocolate
& the next kiss
More from esso ↓
- @esso_overflow on Instagram
- @essooverflow on Substack
- Her book, when the moon calls, is out now. It features poetry she wrote during the new and full moons. If you feel inspired while reading, esso has left pages at the back so you can add your own poem for each prompt.
- Listen to me read "the earth whispered to me" by esso on Instagram @rembrandts.cure
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