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[yuuago]

Totally getting Nor/Ice vibes from this. Suited for after a long time of separation... could be certain points in history.

Considering the relationship is up for interpretation, gen situations in historical context could work - could be separation during the 19th century, or 20th century when they were both occupied.

But you know what, it could also work for apocalyptic/pandemic type narratives. Naturally, I'm thinking of Stand Still Stay Silent in particular - but others could also work.

(I just. Am having a lot of feelings right now.)



long winter poem
by Katherena Vermette

1.

if I ever get to see you I will
open my hands to yours I will
close my dry
chapped fingers around
your thumbs I will
trace your long
telling fate line
with my bitten down
fingertips

if I get to see you I will
open my door
lead you in I will unzip
your winter coat and close
my strong tired arms around
you I will
hold you so tight you might think
I won't ever let go

2.

I miss you
these nights have fallen
first a sprinkle then
a shower now
a constant
downpour

in my dreams I have
told you all the things you have needed
to hear
when you get here
no words
will be important enough
to say

except I miss you
I miss you

you have the softest hands

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[(Anonymous)]

This is such a good poem. May I ask if this is from a book?

[yuuago]

:D
The collection it's from is River Woman, by Katherena Vermette.
A lot of the works in it are very good, but I think this one's my favourite.