What is the sky anyway/ but a reply to the earth – Elaine Equi

From the poem “Self Portrait as you”
The full poem is here and if you have time to sit in a beautiful poem for a while, really roll around with all your clothes off and feel your skin, this is a good poem for that. I’m falling in love with Elaine’s work. She’s one of those poets who makes you feel like you could do anything if you just keep your eyes open.