Forge

by Kelly Corinda

She says words like
blade, shade, angel,

stripes, sweating,
and afraid.

***
 
I show the sky my eyes
and let the blue touch
 
the black behind them.
I want to be remade.
 
***
 
Remade in the image of this day.
I want everyone to know
 
That this is the way
Bells are made.