‘Scarlet,’ Meriam Lobel + Lara Atallah

‘Scarlet,’ Meriam Lobel + Lara Atallah

Scarlet An elegant color goes a long way // like that of a scarlet tanager bird // cutting through the sky // its plumage // matching // the umbrella under which // I’m seated // The east river makes // the masts of the ambrose // waver like arms reaching for // infinity // An urban lighthouse // a song // Every day I take stock // it is easy to get lost in the numbers// easy to stray // we trip on our thoughts when deep in // silence // but everyday I see the masts // with their outstretched arms // saluting me as I walk home Meriam + Lara Atallah

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