K. Hartless

A Rumor Mill

James Henry “Rumor Mill” 1950
A rumor mill,
fed by local spring,
speaks
with uncertain squeak
amidst the rustling shoots,
extended lines;
new-turned leaves
of the local grapevine.
The fruit they grow
makes bitter wine.

© 2023 | K. Hartless

Published by K. Hartless

K. Hartless is a persistent poet, free-spirited fiction writer, and word trapeze artist. She’s been recently published in Chamber Magazine, 365tomorrows, Luna Station Quarterly, The Last Girls Club, Edge of Humanity Magazine, and Spillwords. Her blog, Yard Sale of Thoughts, blends fiction, poetry, music, and art to create new experiences for readers.

10 comments

  3. Got some gravitas, this one. Btw, I finally got to read your poem in Gabriela’s “Hidden in Childhood.” I can see you now fighting for that shattered glass trophy … and learning your lesson all the same 🙂 Gary

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