Crocodile Poetry
written by: Melissa Lemay
i want to spin inside
the jaws of a crocodile
and tear myself apart;
to dance along the lines
of rhyme and be swept back
to experience feelings of
exhilaration, repercussion,
the terrifying-sticky-
sweetness of a life
that fits me like a glove.
interrogate the inner
sanctum, question all my
answers, bleed my sanctuary
until it lay barren
on the clouds,
the floor of my mind,
where i fly into
outer space,
where i feel it all
where nothing hurts
anymore.
JULY 2024 AUTHOR OF THE MONTH / 2024 AUTHOR OF THE YEAR at Spillwords.com
Melissa Lemay lives in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, with her children, cats, and dog. She writes about God, addiction, trauma, healing, motherhood, and many other things. She enjoys spending time with family, drinking good coffee, and being outdoors. She loves animals. Her poem, "Ephemeral," was chosen as Poetic Publication of the Year for 2023 at Spillwords Press; she was Author of the Month for July 2024; and Author of the Year for 2024. Find her at Melissa Lemay at WordPress, Collaborature at Blogspot, and at dVerse Poets Pub.
Latest posts by Melissa Lemay (see all)
- Crocodile Poetry - January 24, 2026
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