PLACES TO FIND LIGHT
Photo by Doris Morgan on Unsplash
A Poem by Courtney Moody
“Let there be—
[a baby’s first laugh.
The embrace of friends long parted.
A swan carrying cygnets down the lake.
The taste of tart pink lemonade on a summer’s dog day.
A Christmas star reaching up to Heaven.
The warm fragrance of home after a hurricane.
A deaf ear opening to hear mother’s voice.
The doctor’s calligraphy declaring remission.
A sanctuary overflowing with a forest of raised hands.]
—light.”
Courtney Moody is a dancer, writer, and poet of faith. Her poetry publications include Ekstasis Magazine, Kelp Journal’s The Wave, and The Way Back to Ourselves literary journal, while her prose has been featured online at Bridge Eight and in Propertius Press' Draw Down the Moon. In 2022, her poem "Florida Anatomy" was awarded 2nd place for the Florida State Poet's Association Award. She is currently editing her debut novel while continuing to create poems and choreographic work before she melts at the hands of the sunshine state. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram @courtofwriting.
