Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Species by Susan Isla Tepper

Don’t be fooled.
We are now at the beginning.
I dare not say this out loud
for fear of being stoned.
Ridiculous, you would say,
Much more likely
you will be shot or raped.
But I know better.
The ants are back
in proliferation.
New species, much smaller, 
more deadly.






Susan Isla Tepper is a twenty years published writer in all genres. Her current project is an Off-Broadway Play on the subject of art and life.

1 comment:

  1. A short, chilling poem that certainly makes an impact - it feels very timely with the world of late. Great poem.

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