Mother Reaper by Zoe Davis (England, 40)

Mother made the grass grow
Not the rain
Her hands nourished
Gathered
Soft reaper
She knew
What must be kept
& what must be scythed
In order
To survive

Zoe Davis is an emerging writer and artist from Sheffield, England. A Quality Engineer in advanced manufacturing by day, she spends her evenings and weekends writing poetry and prose, and especially enjoys exploring the interaction between the fantastical and the mundane, with a deeply personal edge to her work. You can find her words in publications such as: Acropolis Journal, Livina Press, MONO. CERASUS Magazine and Idle Ink. You can also follow her on Twitter / X @MeanerHarker where she's always happy to have a virtual coffee and a chat.