M.A. Cody, US
Bear Hug
Between us no
space
even for a breath.
Around me his arms const—
rict—constrict—breathless—
he lifts me
up—belly to his breast—breathless—
grimacing—red-faced—breathless—to destroy me
About
M.A. Cody, US
M. A. Cody
lives in Jonesborough, Tennessee (US), and teaches early
American and Native American literature at East Tennessee
State University. His poetry has appeared in Fury
and The Howl. His short stories have
appeared in Pisgah Review, Short Story, Yemassee,
Potpourri and Fury. His songs have
been recorded by such recording artists as Gary Morris and
Glen Campbell.
This is M.A.
Cody's first appearance in Sketchbook.
