Together, Here by Jessica King

Whatever it is, it is unimportant here

Waist deep in brackish water, tangled in river and sea

Whatever it is, it is quiet now In the symphony of twilight-

rustling pines, the gopher frogs, and you In the darkness, our lonely moon

cloaks crane and ibis in light

while the cats and coyotes flash in silver and shadow,

weaving like thread between cypress and oak,

and the finned creatures slip and shimmy and shine

Together we move through the night,

here where only stars shoot,

where only mosquitoes bite

Jessica's Bio

Jessica King is a Florida native whose family has lived in the state for generations, shaping her connection to its landscapes, waterways, and disappearing wild places. Her poetry often explores memory, human connection, and the natural world. Outside of writing, she works in brand and creative strategy.