Devotion in Red

Santa Muerte, Beautiful in Red

She hands me a sickle all my own,
small, handheld, meant for cutting cords.

I practice with Her, my eyes under wraps.
Soon, I’ll be doing this on my own—
blind, sure of hand,
a steady and swift swing.

Strings and wiry stoppings draining me
get the slice.

I love freeing myself.
I love Her wisdom and Her guidance.

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