Tagetes lucida
by Sonya Wohletz
Sonya came to this world as a bat emerging from a cave in New Mexico territory. Since becoming human (as a result of circumstances beyond her control), she enjoys the use of opposable thumbs for writing, painting, and cooking.
This piece was sparked by the words required for Issue 29 of 3Elements Literary Review (Ghost, Loop, Hibiscus).
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