Zoe Davis – Personal Affects

It will pass.

Tender speak those mystic words

to me

again

bite the sun

venom-laced star

revelation unhinged

boxed mind open to intent

to do nothing

but reflect

clarity of thought provoked

when forbidden palm is placed

effete

brow to lip

worn flesh cupped

only half a picture shown

burn up

burn out

make space

fill altar cup with serous fire

black out

believe

this calendar of heartbreak

promise me

Zoe Davis is a writer and artist from Sheffield, England. A quality engineer in advanced manufacturing by day, she spends her evenings and weekends writing poetry and prose, and especially enjoys exploring the interaction between the fantastical and the mundane, with a deeply personal edge to her work. You can find her words in publications such as: Strix, Ink Sweat & Tears, Dust, Full House Literary, Stone Circle and Broken Antler. You can also follow her on X @MeanerHarker where she's always happy to have a virtual coffee and a chat.