ODE TO OVEREXTENDERS (Poem)

Poetry
Written By Farah Lawal Harris

ODE TO OVEREXTENDERS

By Farah Lawal Harris, 2024

I start to overextend;

a raspy voice over my right shoulder yells:

“Girl, save yourself!”

I shudder, turn and hug her,

ethereal spiritual combination

of mother, child, and lover:

3 generations of self-veneration.

I remove my silk cape and put it down,

sit my pretty ass down

and finally rest!

Farah Lawal Harris

Farah Lawal Harris is an artist and breast cancer survivor who inspires people to overcome obstacles and be well. Through vulnerable storytelling, writing, and theatre, Farah makes people feel less alone and more able to tap into their personal power to be their best, creative selves.

https://www.farahlawalharris.com
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