from Prajapati’s first
breaths the gods sacred plant Soma darkness
tears air earth sky
wound the seasons other planets humanity
sweat of limbs
ever-stretching 3 continents
breathtaking wounds
tearing me
human
Salimah Valiani is the author of five poetry collections. The most recent, 29 leads to love, was released in 2021 (Inanna Publications). Check out her work at https://www.facebook.com/SalimahValianiPoet