Humboldt Lagoon

green trees near body of water during daytime

in the murky lagoon
ripples of water, summoned
by the summer wind — steadied heartbeats

Dom Blanco

Dom Blanco is Cuban American writer originally from Miami, FL, now based in Chicago, IL. He holds an MFA from Randolph College. His poetry has appeared in various publications, including The Brooklyn Review, Rappahannock Review, New Feathers Anthology, and others. He is the recipient of generous support from the Nancy Craig Blackburn Program.