Cyan
I was wrong
you can
un love;
unpick a seam.
That which you
yearn for
no longer
exists
I myself, unpicked it.
The cut and pierced fabrics
from your mind
won’t mend it,
but sure
make the memory,
sew it as yours
all the colours of your liking,
all your favourite threads
pretend it’s love
whatever you need to stitch
for yourself
give yourself solace
give yourself a little half smile
when you need it most.
Maree Jaeger is an Australian poet, short story writer, actor, graphic designer, artist, photographer/video weirdo who has published work in a number of places including 1987 Anthology of Australian Poetry, Famous Reporter, Island Magazine, From One Line Anthologies and more. In the past she performed her poetry in many public venues including the Melbourne Fringe Festival. She loves dark chocolate, reading, writing, the sea and the moon.
