My Walk
by Joanne Grumet
This morning I walk downhill on a gravel path
alongside the smooth tarmac of a road
through the rubber soles of my sneakers, my toes
grapple for traction against the uneven stones
and I realize these bits of rock are ancestors
We may not share DNA but they are the minerals
in my blood and bones
A family reunion before a final reunion
Joanne Grumet has published two chapbooks of poetry, Garden of Eve with Finishing Line Press and A Mirrored Quilt with Clare Songbirds. Her poetry has appeared in publications in the United States, India and Israel. In addition, her poetry can be found in the archives of the Brooklyn Museum. Her poetry and songs were featured on cable tv in the series The Song in South Deerfield, Mass.
