By Abigail Stanton
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i thought being nameless would
make goodbye easier
but character often finds itself
to
outshine any given title—
it’s an air freshener hung from
a broken vent and two years
of bagel crumbs embedded
beside strewn bobby pins
beneath a glovebox and her
attitude in falling onto
unsuspecting toes
cozy for gas station trips late
at
night—the only time we talked—or
a life raft equipped with plenty
of
flares, O, vessel
what joy it’s been to name you
mine
About the Author
Abby is in her second year at ICC studying English and education. Aside from her studies, Abby also is involved with Cru and enjoys working as a barista at Leaves 'n Beans. Her favorite drink is (currently) a breve cortado with brown sugar cinnamon and her favorite book of the Bible is (currently) Ephesians.