Juliana at 27 with Iris Roxana at 2

 

Iris Roxana relaxes

in the pillow world

of her mother's middle,

in this pillow world

that ripples and breathes.

 

Beat by beat

the young drum

of Iris Roxana's heart

follows her mother's lead,

as she studies the fine art of love.

Juliana, her mother,

lives in two worlds.

In the world of weapons and fear

she stands still and strong,

poised to protect.

In the world of pillows and song,

her belly and breasts

make the whole world

seem warm and safe.

 

Though in time truth will intrude

on their magical world,

love will still reverberate here:

stronger and sweeter

than fear.