“Come & sit down,” said the manager. Jin sat. He pinched the seat fabric with one hand. “You helped us dodge a bullet.” The manager smiled. “Your manager doesn’t like me getting #amorous#vss365

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Journeys in Translation

Poems from "Over Land, Over Sea: poems for those seeking refuge" in translation

Jin found himself pacing to the #sonorous#vss365

“Mia won’t want to leave it to #lackisdaisical#vss365

“It looked flat on the hanger,” said Ava, “but the dress had a #radiance#vss365

My poem When Skin is Paper published in Rochford Street Review with thanks to the editors. rochfordstreetreview.com/2024/09/27/e...

P76 Issue 9. Emma Lee – When Skin is Paper

Emma Lee’s publications include The Significance of a Dress (Arachne, 2020) and Ghosts in the Desert (IDP, 2015). She co-edited Over Land, Over Sea, (Five Leaves, 2015), reviews for magazines

“No one dreams of rain on their wedding day,” said Ava, checking the long range weather forecast. “We’ve got a honeymoon of white beaches & #azure#vss365

“The first dress was gorgeous on Mia & we made no #pejorative#vss365

Narrowboats are relatively shallow and fast rising floods can capsize them or flood the engine. Also they need secure mooring points when the waters are fast-moving so if the owners are inexperienced or caught out by flash floods, they may need rescuing.

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Poetry Blog Digest 2024, Week 38

A personal selection of posts from the Poetry Blogging Network and beyond.