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Clay Bodies

A poem about dysphoria

By Ash TaylorPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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Clay Bodies
Photo by Earl Wilcox on Unsplash

I wish my body was made of clay

So that I may make for myself

A form that is mine.

But I am made of flesh and blood

And bones are much harder to shape

Than clay.

social commentaryperformance poetry
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About the Creator

Ash Taylor

Lover of fantasy and all things whimsical. Currently studying Writing and Publishing at UNE in Armidale, Australia. Living on Anaiwan land.

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  • R. J. Raniabout a year ago

    🫂 So... real. Thank you for sharing, Ash!

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