Snail by Lizzie Elliot-Klein | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram.SnailLizzie Elliot-KleinIn your spiral shellyou hold the answer –slowness is radical.From the ash pileof my burn out,I see you everywhere.Clinging to walls,meandering through moss,criss-crossing my path.Reaching unbelievable heightsat speeds that will win no medals –just savouring thesilvery slownessof yourtrail.In your spiral shellyou hold the answer –softness is strength.Inching forward on vulnerable ripples,retreating when the world is harsh,rebuilding your…
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