that laugh sounded like safety, by Zane Frederick

it was like hearing sirens,

a laugh as loud as an

ambulance when it

flashes in the rearview

mirror of my mind,

i move out the way

and i hate the way that felt,

watching the laughter

speed away from me

while it goes to save

someone else

 

 Published 15th November

 

About Zane Frederick

Zane Frederick is twenty year old, city born Gemini, raised in the hell and heart of Phoenix, Arizona. His work has been published in Little Rose Magazine, Dodging The Rain, and The Tunnels. He currently attends Northern Arizona University. Zane published his debut poetry book, (he)art., in 2018. Twitter: @zaneugh