The Resilient Creative

The Resilient Creative

Adrenaline

Jen Knox's avatar
Jen Knox
Jan 26, 2012
∙ Paid
Share

Cracks the stem,

removes breath

in waves of red,

nerves unpinch.

The cherry breaks

concrete thought,

loosens the band,

releases grip.



And so I attempt poetry again (don't laugh). As the tendon in my hand and…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to The Resilient Creative to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Jen Knox
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture