Jen Anderson

Glass

For decades, I tumble
and bump
along seabed’s bristled
traps and peep
holes.
Immune to anemone stings
and sharp-
toothed things — 
I ride the rip…

How to Reject Busyness and Embrace Slow Living with Your Entire Family

Lass of Donegal

for my great-grandmother

Aloysia Donahue, if I followed the tune to your
window, I imagine you’d welcome…

Patient Gardener

Sweet Sprout,
it’s time you knew 
the years she spent attending 
to 
this dry, acidic soil bed.