by Mel Sherrer
Eviscerating a mango,
getting fruit flesh
between my teeth,
gnawing over a pile
of saucy chicken wings,
picking through bony shells
of seafood,
with you
I am never ashamed
to eat,
unshrouded,
a songbird in my mouth.
Mel Sherrer (she/her) is a poet and performer. Mel teaches creative writing and performance literature. Mel’s work is featured in journals and magazines, and she is a 2021 Pushcart and Best of the Net nominee. Mel currently resides in Las Vegas, NV. On Twitter @Heda_Mel.
