Ani Keaten

Tumble (Five2One Magazine)

My poem “Tumble” about children in a playground was originally published in Five2One Magazine's "thesideshow" in December 2016. They have unfortunately closed their doors. This poem is reprinted here.

Tumble

Black refugee in a hijab at recess
somersaults all smiles crisp
October, no scarf needed

Ani Keaten