Monarca Rising

Body of Thoughts

by Carmen H Gray

Last night I floated above

The reverie

Gazing down

Into the cool, dark waters

I found my reflection

Staring back at me

Almond eyes

Deep pools of misty darkness

Full round lips

Pursed in deliberation

Slender fingers gently tapping

The quickening space between the breasts

Faint breaths warming the air 

One firm leg crossed over the knee

Tenuous body

Containing me