Eldest Sister
to a Sibling
Apr 1, 2026 · 1 min read
I've woven a cocoon around us
made of steel silken threads
decorated with baubles.
Steel to keep them outside.
Baubles to draw your attention
from the vipers at our door.
But you are restless.
Your wings grow cramped.
And I fight my instinct
to burn
everything
in
your
way.
[Artist: W. T. Morton. The Path to the Moon. Public Domain.
This is my participating entry in the "I love you" Digest on Wrizzit.com.]
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Comments (7)
Birdie FallingApr 1, 2026
Hoping @catia doesn't mind that I've updated the image to better fit how I was feeling when writing. <3
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Dustin F (Between the Words)Apr 4, 2026
This is so beautiful, and very well-written. Excellent job, Birdie!
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