The Crooked Kind: Victoria Rodriguez

April 30, 2020, Kate Belew With Victoria Rodriguez (West Palm Beach, Florida)

Oh personhood, I have waited for 

The roots to sprout 

And the leaves to bloom 

on the bare branches of my essence 

the crooked kind, I am so grateful

Tangled yet beautiful

A network of fingerlings, whatever magic 

I carry. I carry it in my arms, a gathering

a warm embrace, what a journey

Oh personhood, what is next for us

You’ve unveiled a lovely error

mismatched growth, I want 

connection, embody me

a network of spider webs like

spirals of perfect imperfection .