Ecdysis
written by: Bruce Morton
You would think she would be
Tempted to do her hang ups
In the closet, exhibit all of her
Silky selves shed and forgotten.
But no, there they lie on the floor,
Discarded casings, transparent.
So, I ask myself, do I collect them
Or leave them be? Pick them up,
Place on a hanger, guess proper
Place–perhaps over faux snakeskin
Cowgirl boots? I know that wherever
I put them it will be wrong. Best to wait
For the next shedding. She will never
Be comfortable in her own skin.
Bruce Morton divides his time between Montana and Arizona. He is the author of two poetry collections: Planet Mort (2024) and Simple Arithmetic & Other Artifices (2014). His poems have appeared in numerous online and print venues. He was formerly dean at the Montana State University library.
Latest posts by Bruce Morton (see all)
- Ecdysis - May 1, 2025
- Liperature - December 7, 2024
