Mad Swirl

She always preferred to blend in
to the background
to lose herself
in the mad swirl of colours
from other people’s lives.
It’s how she became
invisible,
how she became
herself.

First published in The Drabble, July 10, 2022

Lynn White lives in north Wales. Her work is influenced by issues of social justice and events, places and people she has known or imagined. She is especially interested in exploring the boundaries of dream, fantasy and reality. She has been nominated for Pushcarts , Best of the Net and a Rhysling Award.