Dorito dust nail polish. Fresh and dainty. Morgan picks one chip at a time. Snaps a corner into her mouth. Snaps the other two sides and pinches the orange shuriken between pointer and thumb. Lets it fly. Says she can go hours without eating. Slices me between the eyes. Says it as she stands at […]
Jessica Ballen
Jessica "Jess" Ballen is a queer, Jewish, neurodivergent poet who is currently working on their MFA in creative writing at Antioch University. They live in Eugene, OR with their husband, three cats, and two guinea pigs. Their book "Kosher" was released in early 2023.