badger balm

badger balm

A Poem by sea lily

you are;
mint, sage, lavender, rosemary.
in that little tin
your mother gave you
to heal your hands
(artist's hands)

remember when
you used to slide it in your pocket
before we ventured
into the icy winds.

i bought one,
carried it
like a talisman.

© 2012 sea lily


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Darling words of sweet nostalgia.
Thank you for sharing, dear poet.

Posted 9 Years Ago



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Added on January 19, 2012
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sea lily
sea lily

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