Poetry Corner: The Belly of a Valley By Layla Ortiz-Thorson
The Belly of a Valley
By: Layla Ortiz-Thorson
By: Layla Ortiz-Thorson
We are a part of something, something we are
a part of nothing,
Nothing.
Running to or running from
Running, running, running
In the belly of the valley
Surrounded by the shoulder
Mountains and open skies
Is it safe or a lie
Am I too stupid to cry
Too uncooperative to die
We are a part of something, something we are
a part of nothing,
Nothing.
Running to or running from
Running, running, running
In the belly of the valley
Surrounded by the shoulder
Mountains and open skies
Kiss me slowly
While I take a dive
Off temperamental waterfalls
There is a spirit that
Will eat your soul
And never let you go
Taq shhh
Taq shh
Tag shh
I am full
Let it go
Taq shhha
Layla was born in Huntington Beach, grew up in the Palm Springs area, is a bit of a Southern California wanderer having lived in many communities across Orange County, LA County, and is now a happy resident of the Joshua Tree area. She is an alumnus of Chapman University in Orange and earned a Master of Arts in Special Education. She is currently a realtor but in her spare time enjoys writing poetry and prose. Layla is inspired by the complexities of life, ancient stories, and the mysterious beauty of the desert. She lives in Yucca Valley with her daughter, wife, Tabby Cat, two Buff Orpingtons, and three Easter Egger chickens.
PC: Layla Ortiz-Thorson
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