Bridges Burned

The cracks existed

To trip us

In our motion forward,

Stopping our propelling,

We paused

…

Questions spewed,

Stopping just short of lips

Swallowed to create acid

Bile beneath the surface

Bubbling, waiting

…

Eruptions form

When pressure builds,

Allowed to wander

Unhindered-

Seeking escape

That destroys bridges built

In better weather.

The winds change

And bring about

Peaceful bird song

And new blooms

That we save

In vases even after

They have withered.

Katrina Thornley is a nature poet and novelist that resides in Rhode Island. She has two poetry collections currently published, a novel, as well as a short story anthology. Her poetry collections "Arcadians: Lullaby in Nature" and "Arcadians: Wooden Mystics" were inspired by a local park and life in her small rural town. You can find them on Amazon now!