2 BLUES in a pod

Connected, yet consumed

Constantly overflowing with the BLUES

Together, yet apart

Repulsive actions performed in the dark

Wounded and hurt

Carrying childhood trauma like a bag of dirt

Kicks and bruises, yet there likely will be a reunion

Entangled, yet longing to be free

2 BLUES in a pod, yet so distinct

-Shaunetta Campbell

BLUEmishes

Brown and bothered

Covering up the imperfections

Still hoping they will be neglected

Inner conflict with physical manifestations

Aches and pains

Consumed with BLUE

Overshadowed with blemishes

Imperfections in the BLUES leading to BLUEmishes

Shadows of the sun

Interrupted by BLUEmishes that have began to become undone

Hiding in plain sight

Yet, no-one chooses to be a knight

The coverup is heavy

The load is not light

I wonder if the BLUEmishes would fade if my skin were right

-Shaunetta Campbell