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Sober Boat

by Drora Matlofsky

The anchor in her life
Keeps her
In stagnant waters
Between a fish-smelling harbour
And muddy, murky sand
Strewn with old wrappers
Safely.



ABOUT THE POET ~
Drora Matlofsky has been living in Jerusalem since 1984. Her poetry in English has appeared in various poetry and Jewish magazines and her poetry in French can be found on the Poésie Française site.


Last updated September 10, 2015

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