star girl

on memories of a queer first love.

For those interested, the painting is ‘Sappho and Erinna in a Garden at Mytilene’ by Simeon Solomon.

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so fast she fell, for your soft gaze
one summer’s dream –on sandy bays
and nights not dark but lilac hued 

sun cream face, some june desire
star-girl, touched by lunar fire
she traced lyra, freckled on your skin 

raw love bloomed, one queer unfurled
the lost one found, in her –the world
grace: blue-silver caught in pearly eyes

river stream, kiss unconcealed
submerged at once, grazed shin revealed
her mind still fears a witness

first love still throbs, a quiet plea,
in moonlight, haunts: the memory.

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I hope you enjoyed reading 'star girl'! This poem explores the lasting imprint of a first queer love, a quiet, lingering memory. I loved playing with lots of imagery in this one. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

see you soon,

Jas <3