Explore every inch of me like

uncharted territory

come in,

bask in the sunlight of my skin

dive headfirst into my stormy sea

let my waves pull you down beneath

the treasure you’ve set out to find

is hidden here,

between my thighs

Deveree Extein is a poet, and painter based out of southeastern Louisiana. Her first poetry collection, Flicker: poems, is available with online retailers. When Deveree is not scribbling or sketching, she’s usually reading, watching films, or playing with her cat, Luna.