Depression

by Nina Richard

Image credit: Yoko Saito on Unsplash

A girl

Dreams buried in her pockets,

Because taking showers feels like

Searching for missing teeth

From a smile

Lost

In a snowstorm.

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Nina Richard

Nina Richard is a queer POC graduate student and a writer. Living in Knoxville, Tennessee, Nina spends nights working on her craft so in the day she can take her beloved naps. Nina has a publication in Orange Juice and forthcoming publications in Door = Jar, Rogue Agent, and Working Title.