A1:
settlements are always satisfaction
even when
loss
is evident
here on the sofa
the floor
covered in a thin,
fine layer of dust
life reminds me
of all the other dusts
the bugs accumulating
on the lampshades
praying for life
in the mailbox
a sign of life
or a threatening
letter.
Author: Joshua Robert Long Visit Joshua Robert's Website -
Email Joshua Robert Joshua Robert Long is an American-born poet from Yellow Springs, Ohio. In addition to his books, his work has appeared in numerous places including: AURCO Journal, Spork Press, Burning Word Literary Journal, Fresh Fish by Walleyed Press, The Hog Creek Review, The Journal @ OSU, Over The CounterCulture Magazine, and many others. He is a regular contributor to The Mixtape Series (mixtapebooks.com) and his own blog (joshuarobertlong.com)
