Gonna Take a Miracle (for Laura Nyro)
Uneasy. Have you sinned? Did Pandora pull you from the box holding your dreams? Did you flee after filling your mind with the fruits of Eve?
Go naturally. Sing the madwoman, the sorceress, the witch of becoming, Our Lady of the Moon Eclipsing the Sun. Sing terrible and trembling, elusive and out of control.
Time is near. Still living in a paradise of fools. Still living in a valley full of the shadows of fallen angels. The Devil is still hungry. The Devil is still sweet.
Way down there. Meet fire with broken wings, broken heart, broken promises. Tangle time up and lay time down. Wash the sky, the water, the land, the air. Stand on the brown earth with dreams and a white dove.
No chains. Going to the moon dock going to the luna tick tock with medicine in my hand going to visit Our Lady of the Holy Woman the Holy Golden Wager. Footslipping off the cliff out the window got blinds drawn all over me.
Freedom. Under the boardwalk. Up on the roof.
A daily blessing:
ride the fury of the soul–
sing the glory road.
Ingrid at Experiments in Fiction asked us to post something for International Women’s Day, today, March 8. I wrote this poem, first published in Formidable Woman in 2018, using the music of Laura Nyro as inspiration.. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge. And so she did, and her words continue to resonate.
K. 
I love this call to action Kerfe, thank you for adding your voice! The final haiku resonates very strongly with me.
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Thanks Ingrid. I’m glad you reminded me it was today!
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No problem! No one makes a big deal about it in the UK and I’ve just learned that the US is the same. Do you think it’s because we are under the illusion we have already achieved equality?
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I think it’s because for the most part men still control everything.
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I think you could be right.
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The artwork, the words … goes far these things.
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Thanks Petru. One step at a time…
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Perfect for the day and theme, Kerfe. I love the haiku and the art.
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Thanks Merril. I’m glad Ingrid reminded me it was today.
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I don’t know Laura Nyro. In fact, I’ve never even heard of her. Must remedy that.
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She’s great. I’ve been a fan for a long time.
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I’ll look for her on youtube
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Thank you for acknowledging the efforts of women with this poem.
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Thanks Ali.
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a powerful call to action!
thanks for introducing me to Laura, powerful voice and words 🙂
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Thanks Kate. She’s a favorite of mine.
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I don’t know the younger ones but she sure has talent, like you!
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🔥 ! I think Laura Nyro was the first musician my folks and I ever disagreed on (and I’m with you!) Thanks for adding this energy to a day I was going to end in overworked defeat. There’s always a little fight left in me. ^_^
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I never had a boyfriend—well maybe one–who liked her. And neither of my daughters do. My parents never liked any of the music I listened to, although I liked the standards and musicals that they liked.
I’m glad to have added some positive vibes–some days really need all the help they can get.
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And her words continue to resonate here as well. 🙏❤️
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I’m glad. Thanks Bela.
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