A THOUGHT INSIDE ME | JENESSA VANZUTPHEN

moves the ground when it is opening— thought  
I’d lie under in the summer or swing from, as it gained body
let it hold me. when it left  
my mouth, an insect  
from hiding, I felt abandoned by what had been so long buried 
uncovering the dog’s unending longing to be pet.

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Jenessa VanZutphen’s work has appeared or is forthcoming.

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Cover art by Sherita Trent. Diner Babe. 6x6. Mixed media illustration.

Sherita Trent is a mixed media artist residing in Portland, Oregon. Her process is intuitive, detail oriented, and playful—producing works of art that exude her deep appreciation for the magic within the everyday moment. As a Black artist, she is particularly interested in reverbing the message that Black Joy is Resistance! You can see more of Sherita's work on Instagram: @ofquirkywonder and Facebook: www.facebook.com/ofquirkywonder. Keep an eye out for her Etsy shop coming soon!: www.etsy.com/shop/OfQuirkyWonder