Here's Janelle's
Poem of the Month
for June

In memory of my fabulous drag daughter Bella Donna
and the wonderful year we had together...

I WAS FOR MY DAUGHTER
by Janelle DuBois

I was for my daughter
a rock pool
secluded, serene, and cool
where she swam and splashed
and went from little girl to young woman

I was for my daughter
a laser beam
teaching her how to be a good laser beam:
focused, bright,
carefully and deliberately aimed

I was for my daughter
a bridle
a magic carpet
a prayer
a mother
a rock pool



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