tc Wiggins

The Future

I don’t fear change, though
is it not fair to worry
when all tomorrows
have me surrounded like a
family of gnats?
In the distance flies dive so
far it’s difficult
to discern if their spring songs
are returning, or leaving.

tc Wiggins is an African American poet residing in Cincinnati, Ohio who has been writing since the August of 2022. Their favorite writers and inspirations are Jack Gilbert, Linda Gregg, Mary Oliver, Maggie Smith, Victoria Chang and Wendy Cope.Their Instagram handle is scaringthemuse.