Such a Tincture

by Sadee Bee

Fill my blood with Belladonna and Hearts ease–until there
is nothing left of you. May it slip into my bones as I lay
beneath the full moon. Waiting for a metamorphosis–that rips,
claws, and tears itself free from within. It is–filled with rage
–begging to be set free. In trying to forget–all I can do
is remember. Such a tincture–only erases lost love.
The pain of heartbreak. Revealing the depths–of all
it has buried. A snake-headed vessel–seeking to ravage.
Yes–I have shifted. Become something–more powerful
than you ever expected. A Fury–that will never forget
–the oppression your love put me through.

Sadee Bee (she/they) is a queer artist and writer inspired by magic, strange dreams, and creepy vibes. She has an associate’s degree in liberal arts with a focus in psychology and sociology. Sadee’s work draws heavily from her experiences with mental illness and trauma, and she is also inspired by music and the divine feminine expression. Sadee is the Visual Arts Editor for Sage Cigarettes Magazine and the author of Pupa: Growth & Metamorphosis (Alien Buddha Press) and Magic Lives In Girls (kith books). Past publishers of her work include Moss Puppy Magazine, The Bitchin’ Kitsch, and Corporeal Lit. Her visual artwork has also been exhibited by Influx Gallery. Sadee can be found on Twitter @SadeeBee, on Instagram @sadee__bee, and on the web at linktr.ee/SadeeBee.