Stone Circle
why does a pale formerly blond
shovel-toothed woman search
for her native blood
because it calls
from the ground
why does a pale formerly blond
shovel-toothed woman search
for her native blood
because it calls
from the ground
The poem begins by giving an unflattering description of the woman, but when the call makes her seem more authentic, it also can blame her for the deaths.
Thank you. Didn’t mean woman to be necessarily unattractive. Your comment helps. Shovel toothed refers to shape of teeth of Asiatic people and Native Americans. It’s the back of the teeth that look like a shovel. Maybe that’s too much information.
Thank you! I did not know. I thought it was just a hard, unadorned look at her. I like knowing the spirit you intended. I also enjoy the title and images of divine energy.
Thank you. Your comments will help me think about the next step for the poem.
the circle remains unbroken
thank you – so true