Sarah Russell

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Rethinking Irina Dunn

"A woman needs a man
like a fish needs a bicycle,"
she said, and I concurred.
But this morning, Howard,
who always seemed happy
with his castle and plastic algae,
asked me for a lift
to the Schwinn dealership,
and I said, "Hang on.
I'll grab my keys."

Sarah Russell has returned to her first love after a career teaching, writing and editing academic prose. Her poetry is forthcoming or has appeared in Red River Review, Misfit Magazine, The Houseboat, Loyalhanna Review, Three Line Poetry and Poppy Road Review, among others. To follow her work, visit www.SarahRussellPoetry.com.