Freya Pickard

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Landscape

above low-lying mist
ridge inked with blue-black shadow
naked oak and ash
stretch above blank landscape 
in strong, charcoal strokes

Old

tales of trees
memories shrouded by moss
ancient truths pierced by deep roots
new buds unfold 
mysteries from before

Boundary

tree stands bare
stark against green shade
guardian, sentinel;
is it keeping me out 
or drawing me in?

Wind

uneasy animal
haunting, howling, 
crying, moaning, 
always disturbed, 
always restless

Words

let loose beneath winter skies
float freely away
release negativity
clarify thoughts

Eye

behind latticework of budding branches 
embered glow of solitary eye 
sets pale sky aflame

Flower

tangerine explosion
unexpected yet always long-awaited; 
multi-headed flower blooms

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Pushcart Prize nominee (2022), Freya Pickard, is the author of both Vampirical Verse and The Kaerling Series. Her aim in life is to enchant, entertain, and engage with readers through her writing. She finds inspiration in the ocean, the moors, beautifully written books, and music (particularly heavy metal and rock). Freya was first featured on The Short of It in 2020 and then again in 2022. You can find her featured work by clicking HERE.

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