Mosquito
Sylvan ballerina, dead-
dandelion seed suspended,
nettled wings netted
into dreamcatchers, up-bow
vibrato on violin, thin
tent-pole legs, plié,
crouching in prayer, proboscis
poised for communion, acupuncture
artist, steady quaff, quenched
succulent of larvalove, launching
off, lilting goodbye, stranger’s
stolen wet kiss.
dandelion seed suspended,
nettled wings netted
into dreamcatchers, up-bow
vibrato on violin, thin
tent-pole legs, plié,
crouching in prayer, proboscis
poised for communion, acupuncture
artist, steady quaff, quenched
succulent of larvalove, launching
off, lilting goodbye, stranger’s
stolen wet kiss.
About the Author
Adam R. Levine recently earned his master’s degree from the Bread Loaf School of English, where he wrote poetry under the mentorship of Gwyneth Lewis and David Huddle. He’s a high-school dean, and he previously taught English for twelve years. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, six-month-old son, and giant dog.