Ghost Turkey
Under lace stars and
embroidered birds,
a turkey ghost is proud
he sacrificed
himself for a good cause –
a mountain lion’s hunger.
His caretaker was dreaming
of a shaded garden
where people could rest
when the visitor
arrived in the yard,
the mountain lion’s
turf, full of desire
for the turkey’s body and
crocheted song. The next
morning, ghost turkey
tried to follow his routine
of a Turkish breakfast:
cucumbers, tomatoes, and
watercress washed
down with a cup of strong
hot tea in a tulip-shaped
glass. In the silence
of the left-over moon,
the caretaker called
his cross-stitched name
over and over
and over and over.
About the Author: Cindy Rinne creates fiber art, zines, and poetry in San Bernardino, CA. Rinne is an interdisciplinary creative in poetry, performance, zines, fiber art, and collaborates with musicians. Cindy is the author of several books: Structures Break Down, (Cyberwit.net), Dancing Through the Fire Door (Nauset Press), Today on Two Planets (Written by Veterans), and more. Her poetry and visual poetry appeared in: The Closed Eye Open, Mythos Magazine, Unpsychology, and others. http://www.fiberverse.com
Image Credit: Paolo Sala “Garden terrace with turkey” Public domain image courtesy of Artvee
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