Snail by Lizzie Elliot-Klein | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram.SnailLizzie Elliot-KleinIn your spiral shellyou hold the answer –slowness is radical.From the ash pileof my burn out,I see you everywhere.Clinging to walls,meandering through moss,criss-crossing my path.Reaching unbelievable heightsat speeds that will win no medals –just savouring thesilvery slownessof yourtrail.In your spiral shellyou hold the answer –softness is strength.Inching forward on vulnerable ripples,retreating when the world is harsh,rebuilding your shell with self-made gold,In your spiral shellyou hold the answer –I too can change.My soft body thriving in gentlenessKintsugi shell gleamingin the light of springas I carve mycurlingsilverlife trailslowlysteadilysoftlyat my ownsnail’space.More from Lizzie Elliot-Klein ↓@ofbrackenandbrine on InstagramWatch the Second PoemYou can watch and listen to Belly. by Lizzie Elliot-Klein as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure.Support + Stay Connected to OPOIf you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.Two poems. One poet. Let the words keep moving.