13, by Michelle Tooker

we test freedom

with raised middle fingers

cigarettes

and kissing boys against

schoolhouse

brick

Michelle Tooker ‘s poetry explores the links between reality, memory and what’s beyond life and behind nature. Michelle’s work has appeared in Gutter Eloquence, Foundling Review and Farmhouse Magazine. When she’s not writing, Michelle is busy planning her next overseas adventure. An avid traveler, she has visited more than 30 countries and plans to see at least 100.