PERSONAL GEOGRAPHY
by Sherry S.

If the mass of us
with psoriasis
repeat our planet's patterns,
following its cues,
my cracked scalp is what's
most often in the news.

Its inflammations
and fresh eruptions
are global hot spots
of non-stop fighting,
wide conflagrations
reporters won't confuse
with peaceful places
lived in by the lucky few.

Take a look.
I have those too,
my sunny beaches,
waves in slow motion,
peaceful spaces
we'll migrate to.

Their only potion — suntan lotion.
Here's a splash for you.