Sand Shifts
written by: Joni Caggiano
@theinnerchild1
sand shifts, flickering, like diamond luster
dragonflies move their wings independently, hovering
ripe figs gingerly nudge tiny limbs, so her fruit falls from trees
dahlias slowly open their multi-colored hearts to give pollen to bees
oceans play on sand that has layers of treasures like petals on a floret
skillful hands tenderly peel away veils that cover my insecurities
your smile, like the alluring sound of a violin’s tune
beguile me, warm me like the sun does at noon
flurry of salty air cools our feverish bodies
meals of beach bugs, tiny mollusks in waves, are sanderlings
drawn by desire, we saunter through dune grass, as it anchors cutting wind
large green eyes smile, we hurry home, my lover, husband, and my best friend
Joni Karen Caggiano is an internationally published author, poet, and photographer. Her book of poetry and prose, "One Petal At a Time," was an Amazon Best Seller featuring Valencian artist Francisco Bravo Cabrera, published by Prolific Pulse Press, LLC. Joni's book was endorsed by Dr. Claudia Black. She is a 2022 Pushcart Nominee for her poem, "Old News is Not Old News." She was privileged to write the Forward for the Best Seller, "I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark," by Michelle Ayon Navajas. On SpillWords Press NYC, Joni won Publication of the Month in November 2022 and Co-Winner of Socialite of the Year for 2023 and 2024. Joni was a Co-Author of both #1 Amazon Bestselling books, "Hidden In Childhood" and "Wounds I Healed." She is also in 7 additional Poetry Anthologies and published this Spring Issue of Fine Lines Journal. Joni is also proud to be included in the upcoming Poetry Anthology, "A Safe and Brave Space." She was a featured poet in Edge of Humanity for World Poetry Day in March of 2024. She is currently a writer for Hotel Masticadores and a visitor on Chewers. Joni's website is Rum and Robots. Joni is a retired nurse, ACOAs (Adult Children of Alcoholics) survivor, and environmental advocate.
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