My grandmother grew up on a southern farm, spending her youth with blackened feet that beat against the ground. Her stories trailed behind her like a veil to Massachusetts. Spitfire was inside her; a resilience that kept us warm during the New England winters.
As hot as a Carolina reaper.
Regine Jackson is a writer who was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. While Jackson mainly writes short stories within the science -fiction, horror, and fantasy genres, she also writes prose and poetry revolving around her life living in an inner city. Jackson hopes to not only hone her own craft but to bring more creative work to her city and encourage more creatives to write their truths.
great metaphors. x
This geezerly poet, born & raised just south of the Springfield line (ie Enfield) , now living in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, just a stone’s throw from Canada thoroughly enjoyed your marvelous 50 Worder, Regine. Thanks.
PS: Throwing a stone across the international border into Canada is an act which,
while not technically illegal is one which is highly frowned upon by the general population, especially the Mounties.