Lady Lazarus

Lady Lazarus BY SYLVIA PLATH I have done it again. One year in every ten I manage it—— A sort of walking miracle, my skin Bright as a Nazi lampshade, My right foot A paperweight, My face a featureless, fine Jew linen. Peel off the napkin O my enemy. Do I terrify?—— The nose, theContinue reading “Lady Lazarus”

This Is My Calling

Begging for a break A place to get away from all this But I’m going to show my face I’m going to show my insides The treasures inside aren’t worth hiding The flesh outside isn’t worth flaunting I’m going to wait on the heavens I’m going to pursue my calling With the fire in myContinue reading “This Is My Calling”