“Morning People” by Shannon Grosse

Quiet coffee croons Her Boiled water aubade: Easy Risers Up by 7 :15 - weave Meek finger Through mug’s harp Handle & sip Blushing autumn Bristles breathe light & dance the body electric Soft Sock Steps on hardwood I collapse on the carpet Corner & stare Across 15th: honeymelted sidewalks rush Hour traffic & breathe Laughing air What I drank when I wrote this: lemon lavender tea

Shannon Grosse uses she/her pronouns.