Two Poems by Mona Mehas

Mona Mehas

Mona Mehas (she/her) writes from the perspective of a retired disabled teacher in Indiana USA. A Pushcart and Best New Poets nominee, her poetry books include Questions I Didn’t Know I’d Asked (LJMcD Communications, 2024), Hand-Me-Downs (LJMcD Communications, 2024), Calling to Shore (Cicada Song Press, 2025), Self-Centered (Bottlecap Press, 2024), My Colorful Heart (Bottlecap Press, 2025), and Breathing Through My Spine (Poptab Pres, 2025.) Her work has appeared in multiple publications and online museums. Mona is editing her second novel while perpetually distracted by her next chapbook.

Arise

my heart is full of swords

left on the bed to bleed out

bullied by those I thought were friends

betrayed by lovers I barely knew

my empty arms reach for security

I strive to keep my head above water

determined to be flexible, adaptable

welcome to new growth

I give myself ample grace

gain stable, grounded energy

surround myself with yellow glow

let the healing begin

Burning Truth

The complex structure of my body sends life affirming messages through my chakras to the greater wisdom of the universe. Ringing begins to course into my deep awareness growing in intensity until it reaches my spirit tucked inside the portal. Message received! My eyes open wide as my own water currents bubble and flow bringing to life what had been hidden. Gentle tugging beneath my skin and peacock feathers burst forth. Bright teal and blue and green surrounds the bubble I created. What comes next is burned into the light. I am here.