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

About the Author:

Ani Keaten is an agnostic feminist poet grown in the desert mountains of Idaho. She writes about daily life. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys creating art with oil pastels, looking at rare rocks, and seeking out high places from which to take pictures. www.anikeaten.weebly.com @anikeaten