​once again

~ here

leaky faucets
don’t bother me
as much

or nor’easters nor crocodile’s
tears
salt marshes

of healing some say
baited hook on display
rusted

soul
irony
food for thought

here
leaves
curl for protection

i practice the dance
swirling
breezes

breathe
once again
breathe



marlene elisabeth lennon lives in a small community in north carolina with her teenage daughter and two dogs. marlene started writing for therapy after her marriage of 21 years dissolved since her “words” were deemed as not being necessary.