By Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes
Borders
On the other side of fence
a girl is blowing bubbles:
Tiny undocumented worlds
floating over
lines of deportation
defying inspection
Transparent globes
passing undeclared
from one imaginary country
to another
Infrared eyes glaring
motion detectors detecting detainment
In the face of facial recognition
freedom flies
On the other side of fence
a girl is blowing bubbles
Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes was born and raised in San Diego, California. He attended Herbert Hoover High School and went on to study Religion and Theology at the University of San Diego. His book Intimate Geography, published by Ragged Sky Press, won the 2012 San Diego Book Award for Poetry. Ish, as he is known, has also written lyrics for German musicians Andrea Hörkens and Thomas Roderburg (Tender Art).
Latest posts by Ishmael von Heidrick-Barnes (see all)
- Word’s Out | Geo-Poetic Spaces - December 14, 2018
- Political Love Affair | Geo-Poetic Spaces - December 7, 2018
- Deer Tracks | Geo-Poetic Spaces - November 30, 2018
Food for thought!!