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You, who carry daylight on your face

You, who carry daylight on your face
the best of us all, the sky is lust,
and stills my zippered spine. Observe my envy
of the sea where you wade, its surface
like an afternoon of swordplay.
You shun the lips of infants disguised as men.
Young girls cherish the mirrors where you
quickly collect yourself. The neighbors
know your comings and goings, but the syntax
of your smiles is revealed only to little children.
This poem appeared in Holding Company by Major Jackson, published by W.W. Norton & Company, 2010. Shared here with profound gratitude.

10.09.2026

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