I see them,
older women with wild hair
all in shades of defiance
purple, pink, blue, green
carrying their stories...
they've held life in their hands
weathered loss, heartbreak,
the long ache of time and love,
their colours speak louder than word
they've earned the right to wear it loud
like flags for battles won,
and their eyes are calm
a testament to all that they faced,
the world has tried to cage them
yet they remain wild as a horizon
unfurling fiercely,
more alive than ever
standing as proof
it never could.
Image Description: A field of colorful wildflowers. The flowers are yellow, red, blue, purple, and white. Each flower is delicate.
Credit: Annie Spratt / Unsplash via Webador
About the Author
As an introvert, Raven Branhard (he/him) finds his voice through writing about his interactions with the world. Raven is a British citizen of Persian descent, and his upbringing was shaped by travel across Europe and Asia due to his father's work as well as political circumstances. Raven's poetry explores a range of social interactions and emotions, encompassing themes of love, longing, joy, and contentment. Read more of Raven's work on Threads under the name @ravenbranhard.
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