A Secret
A poem by Claire Coenen

A Secret
 
When I crack open
the door
beyond
my thinking,

I find starry
bouquets
of color—crimson,
apricot, and yellow
near the threshold

like dahlias
longing

to touch my face,
to widen my eyes

so I may see
the waves
of pulsing light,
alive and fragrant

like love
yearning
to share
her secrets.

I breathe in
tenderness

of flower bodies.
I breathe out

from brightening
lungs, a nose
soothed by the scent  
of earth,

a heart
encouraged
to bloom
at night.

About the Author:

Claire is a writer and social worker based in Nashville, TN, where she teaches expressive writing, SoulCollage®, and yoga. Her work has appeared in several publications including The Banyan Review, The Poetry Lighthouse, and Salvation South. Her debut collection of poems, The Beautiful Keeps Breathing, is forthcoming with Kelsay Books. You can learn more about Claire’s writing and offerings at www.clairecoenen.com.

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