Poetry by Britni Newton

      Bethan CC




Horoscopes of Past Lovers

Aries
Do words taste sweet or bitter as they crawl across your lips? People aren’t meant to be linear. One man, even an island, is no exception. Remove your clothes and the sheets from your mirrors. Use time wisely and write down the thoughts that you consume before dinner.

Leo
Maybe this is karma in the shape of a woman? Your blood can’t effectively boil when it’s made of bourbon. You have to stop running away and oversleeping. The voids will only grow in size and frequency. Unlock the door in front of you.

Scorpio
She knows when you’re hiding from the truth. And her, and her, and her too. One missed call is symbolic but sufficient.. Feelings will always linger, a thirst for the water under the bridge. Practice self-control and climb out of the deep end.

Aquarius
Humanity is a multifaceted variety of skin, something only you can understand. The woman in your bed doesn’t mean to leave her body behind. Suffering thrives within. You’re a natural healer, imperfectly sucking out the venom.

Pisces
You turn skin to flushed pink and hair a murky blue. Your mouth is full of missed opportunities. Reconsider the power of your body, touch is a form of communication too. Be honest with yourself, bones and all.

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Britni is a Sagittarius and Florida native, currently based in the Midwest. She owes her love of reading and writing to her late great-grandmother, Marie – an avid storyteller originally from the mountains of Appalachia. Her work appears or is forthcoming in Ghost Girls Zine, Funicular Magazine, On Gaia Literary Magazine, and others.