The Quintessential Stranger

Emma McCoy

She sticks her tongue out as she concentrates

just like my grandmother did. Watching her

draw in the sand, oh God, I am not alone.

Emma McCoy is a poet and essayist with a love for old stories. Her work can be found in places like Seaborne Magazine, Levatio, The Crux and others. You can find her on Twitter @poetrybyemma