on everything dust
makes it look old
a million cigarettes
were smoked here
by renters as they
sprayed for roaches
Constance Bacchus currently lives in eastern Washington state with her daughter. She often writes about the wildlife in the area. Her work can be found in various literary journals including Cirque, Dreich Broad Review and Salmon Creek Journal. Her newest book is divorcing flowers (Alien Buddha Press, 2021) although she does have others including Secret Dam Things.