"Mythicas," the highest point of Mount Olympus in Greece, the mythical home of the Greek gods.
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In the midst of
burdening on my shoulders
an iron cape
that covers me
so that I
change direction until lost
suffocate ego until sore
shed skin until raw
I move forward
Deliberately step
between
space and no space
Breath and no breath
I am
defiant
relentless
present
and at peace
You will think that you can until you know that you can’t. You will hear more faintly the mantra of the Little Engine, and you will know more surely that you will get off at the next stop and catch a cab.
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Hasna Muhammad, Ed. D. is the author of five collections of poetry: notesfromahousewife, Dear Alice, Next, Unconditional Freedom and Strength, and Birthmark. Dr. Muhammad is currently working on a collection of non-fiction titled Places to Stand. Dr. Muhammad’s work is a manifestation of her motherhood, sisterhood, womanhood, family, and travel around the world. She is also a public school district administrator and writes about educational leadership and renewal.
The darkness that surrounds us, supports us. The mystery that eludes us, pursues us. And what doesn't kill us—makes us stronger.