White dust slipping
through dry fingers
he watches the sky
~ Emma Hooper
“I’m an native-Albertan who moved to the UK four years ago to teach creative writing at Bath Spa university and play lots of viola for lots of fine British bands. I find the tension of ‘old home’ (Alberta) versus ‘new home’ (the UK) informs much […]
Faded plaid, wrapped thin
to the elbows only,
undershirt showing
probably on purpose.
He’s dancing like driving
a tractor
a school bus.
The slight bend of his knees
every one and three.
One
and
Three.
Hands behind his back
palms up
together
ready
for harvest
for snow.
~ Emma Hooper
“I’m an native-Albertan who moved to the UK four years ago to teach creative writing at Bath Spa university and play lots of […]
