do not let the earth eating woman cry
as she might take everything from you
for you took her bones
as if it was granted
as if the swim could be wave free
as you reached for the hair to stroke
when she styled it with fire and stones
as the scorching tears of fear and fury
rolled down the mountain and onto your feet
that you left undressed
because you were so sure
the earth eating woman
could not hurt such gentle skin
as you’re playing with the weathered piece of her blood
as you hurt her and dove into the wet chest.
