Risk Woman

as pure and naked
as first love –
what a miracle!

Once changed
through hard times’
dense thickets,
something did happen.
I began to believe
again,
overcame distrust,
hard times’ waiting –
found open doors.

We thrive
in the shuffle.

“I read a number of May Sarton’s many books in the past and lifted Recovering: A Journal from my book shelves. Sarton’s work spoke to me so much in the 80’s that I haven’t been able to discard this book. It was nice to peruse again.” — MaryEllen Talley