SCALING JADE MOUNTAIN:
A WOMANSONG
by Joy Barredo
the strong scent of pine
teases my nose
while I wait till dawn
when I know I shall be ready
to climb the stretch
between forevers
slowly
my eyes trace the exquisite
parade of wild roses
and poison ivy
the moon’s delicate radiance
creating trinkets of gold
dancing on each
tiny petal
I can hear my heart
treading the path
neither hopeful
nor in despair
as I sing the song
the ears are hearing
I keep my tongue
close to my breasts
with the last few steps
I tiptoe
vision in a tunnel
the smile creeping
into my knowing eyes
my clever fingertips
lace your every feature
my heart
still singing the song
of jade and joy
after all the
waiting
you are here
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Scaling Jade Mountain: A Woman Song by Joy Barredo
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