more war news
the slow bleed
of hibiscus tea

 

 

 

 

(Originally published in Mariposa #34, Spring 2016).

 

Published by

Lesley Anne Swanson

Lesley Anne Swanson strives to write musically, using words and images that linger, especially when read aloud. In 2016 her work was honored with the top award of the Japan Tanka Poets Society. She lives in eastern Pennsylvania.

4 thoughts on “”

  1. Seven years on, and war still comes as headlines.
    Great use of hibiscus, both its colour and sourness in tea. Cleverly thought out, and a sad reflection of our times.

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