This Far South
THIS FAR SOUTH
About once every two years belief
sticks overnight and quiets
the dead. Etched in white, the woods
don't make us choose between
forest and trees. Our soles let us know
exactly where we’ve been already,
where we’ve yet to go, and the road
behind the house is hushed
as schools close—who would dare
to venture knowing in these conditions?
Over a steaming packet of quick mix
someone says it’s hard to believe
there are people out there who live
in these conditions all the time.
Comments
Post a Comment