thesis: there’s a way that we all chew
Inherently
That brings about a malaise.
The malaise of the everyday dreary things we all do, must do to keep on
To get to the next day.
And yes, savory, crunchy, sour, bitter, salty, sweet
Soft.
To masticate: for some:
An expression of culture, of aromas, toasted spices, memories and sound, sizzling and gurgling and stirring and watching your family cook happily.
To chew: is to over-explore more wildly new flavors and be overwhelmed, to blanch out everything out of existence to just keep your mind on your meal, and what new vibrant, exotic ideas it will take your palate to—-
To over-eat. To let your stomach feel physically how sad you are; to not let your tears heal.
Thesis: I understand why I chew so fast on some days, yet on others I chew so slow.
I chew fast when I am anxious.
I chew slow when I am peaceful.
But overall, chewing brings about a malaise. It’s in my very blood and nature to know it’s the suspect of dysphoria
That my baby inside is blossoming
He is perfect, not broken
A spine I will keep whole.
My split fever of masculinity, no matter
It feels like a cover
As I faintly, daintily chew.
And I can’t help but think it’s because
Sometimes
I can’t help my little or big bites
Without
Wishing
You were by my side.
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Comments (30)
Such an intriguing structure! Well done. 😊
Wow, Melissa! This is wonderful...sad...clever...just all kinds of poetic magic! Congrats on Top Story!
Excellent! 👏👏👏 This poem has so many wow moments! I really enjoyed it.
So incredibly powerful
You made me both think deeply and feel deeply. I'm about to take a bite out of an apple and I will think about this poem as I chew!
I do the same things when I chew! Amazing and very well written! Thank you for sharing! You’re a great writer!
Wow, this was soooo deep and full of emotions that were very well portrayed. I especially loved the ending! You're such an amazing poet!
Beautiful Melissa! Congratulations on Top Story!
Wow! I am thoroughly enjoying your style of poetry and prose. Congratulations on your Top Story! 😄
The over-eat—>physically sad connection was DEEP and so so true. I’m sitting here overthinking about chewing now… I definitely chew fast when I’m anxious but I chew slowly when I’m very sad! This was really well done, congratulations on the top story!!
crazy beautiful all over the place !
Aw that ending, right in the feels 🥲. Beautifully written!
Very heartfelt. Congratulations on Top Story!
Congratulations Melissa!!!
Gah you’re good, Melissa. Your poems always seem to make me appreciate poetry more than I innately do.
Outstanding work ! Really fascinating
Very original and beautifully told!
Loved that! All the things we think about and where our mind wanders when we chew. Such a unique perspective and really relatable!
Fascinating perspective and equally as thoughtful. Nicely done. Congratulations on the top story!👍
Congratulations on your Top Story Sis ❤️
Love this! Congrats on your Top Story! 🥰
Nicely done! An interesting twist on an everyday task we endure. Congrats on top story!
Very Interesting 👌
very interesting, good job and thanks for sharing such a good blog.
Oh wow. This is amazing. Love that last line. Congrats on the Top Story.