My mother was rushed to the hospital the night before my junior horse show. All that summer I moved our living room furniture. My feet were hooves carrying me through an imaginary arena— to side G, the coffee table, asking for a trot at the sofa; wall A. My mother cheered from the hallway, offering […]
Olivia Thomes
Olivia Thomes, MFA, is a poet, educator, and farmer from Massachusetts. Her publications include, The American Journal of Poetry, Solstice Literary Magazine, Passengers Journal, and Kissing Dynamite. Oftentimes she can be found barefoot in her garden or lounging with a cup of tea enjoying the sounds of happy livestock. Olivia operates her own farm with a focus on providing natural, hand-crafted food and apothecary products. She founded Hare's Paw Literary Journal, where she publishes poetry, prose, and music. More information can be found at: www.harespawfarm.com and www.harespawlitjournal.com