Dreamcatcher
I will soar with
my wingspan
hitting the wind
bringing me up
to the clouds that
when airplanes fly by,
they’ll think they’ve
seen an angel
I will protect you
with my switchblade
hidden in the
small of my back
pacing carefully
to the enemy
because we’re all subjects
in the food chain and
I will not let you
be eaten alive
I will kiss your
wounds and stitch
together the torn apart
pieces of your past
just to cradle your
in my arms because
I know you’ve
lacked the nurture
you were thrown into
nature like the lone wolf
I will collect the fireflies
outside in a mason jar
pricked with tiny
holes in the top so
I can say that I’ve
gathered you the stars
I will stick in the webs
of a dreamcatcher
to take away
your nightmares
and remind you
not to be afraid
- Leah Rae