Bullfrogs croak in a swampy
abyss, a deep pond,
flush with fish
Herons and egrets take flight,
a sunset village
landing site
Tiny fowl settle into
nests, ready for the
evening’s rest
A gator on shore
keeps the score
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Jennifer Lawson is a dual citizen of the USA and Canada. She has a foundation in the visual arts—film, illustration, and animation and earned master’s degrees in Instructional Technology and Information Assurance. She served as a DJ for her college radio station and in her role of Senior Systems Engineer, she honed her abilities in technical writing and problem-solving while planning her escape. Her published works include flash fiction and poetry.
