the end of the road
begins the gulf of mexico
far out to the north
more islands
enough elevation for a calm day
not nearly enough for a storm surge
rising seas are not negotiable
but today
the wind is up
palms spread their fronds
legs open
perfect bliss
--- e b bortz
(published in broad sidling thirteen, Green Panda Press, March 2013)
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