Despite
Such foolish beings
we are, throwing ourselves
against love, our bones
still fragile from our last deliberate impact,
learning nothing but
what we wish to know,
inexplicably confident
that this time we will not even
bruise the skin.
Edward Lee’s poetry, short stories, non-fiction and photography have been published in magazines in Ireland, England and America, including The Stinging Fly, Skylight 47, Acumen, The Blue Nib and Poetry Wales. He is currently working on a novel.
He also makes musical noise under the names Ayahuasca Collective, Orson Carroll, Lego Figures Fighting, and Pale Blond Boy.
His blog/website can be found at https://edwardmlee.wordpress.com
