“Always” by Nolcha Fox

perfect, each hair in place,
facelift, hair dye, make-up 
makes us wonder if you ever age.
Your clothes, all lace 
and velvet, trimmed
with silk and satin.
Your favorite flowers, lilies,
clasped between your hands.
You’re what I always
wished to be,

except that you are dead.

Copyright © 2023 Nolcha Fox
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Nolcha’s poems have been published in Lothlorien Poetry Journal, Alien Buddha Zine, Medusa’s Kitchen, and others. Her poetry books are available on Amazon. Nominee for 2023 Best of The Net. Editor for Open Arts Forum. Accidental interviewer/reviewer. Faker of fake news.
You can follow Nolcha on her Website. Facebook. Instagram: nfoxauthor.
A review of her book, “Memory is that raccoon” can be found here. And her book “Why Chicken Explodes in the Microwave” here.

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