I don’t need to worry about moose or bears— just men. only men. (some women) who act like men— but mostly men. but a certain kind of man, (kind of men). kind men exist, I married one. good men exist, I married one. but there’s a certain type of man who is confused enough to believe he is confused enough. when we are possessed, we are possessed in the same way everybody else is possessed. (don’t you see?) the idea of — [clusters of feelings], [memories], [and thoughts]— operating independently in the unconscious mind, influence everything. be not possessed by them, these inner families— that’s the point. it can make you latch to breasts and words and kindness. possession is dysfunctional attachment. unlace.
Ingrid Calderon a poet, intuitive tarot reader, collagist, and the author of several poetry books. She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband, painter John Davey Collins.