Begin with a suggestive stone,
\nturquoise tumbled round
\nsometime in the years
\nof storms
\nthat wash the arroyo clean.
\nSet in silver
\nwith a hidden pin
\nand clasp,
\none stone
\nfor the abdomen\u2014
\nsilver for the rest.
\nLet eight legs
\nextend, soft-angled
\nto catch at
\nthe hem-edge
\nof your shirt\u2014
\neven this quick hug
\nafter so long
\nunexpected in the street
\nheartbeat to heartbeat
\nhardly hurts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Begin with a suggestive stone, turquoise tumbled round sometime in the years of storms that wash the arroyo clean. Set in silver with a hidden pin and clasp, one stone for the abdomen\u2014 silver for the rest. Let eight legs extend, soft-angled to catch at the hem-edge of your shirt\u2014 even this quick hug after … Continue reading Spider Pin<\/span>