A sudden car trip in the dark.
Your blue hands
curled in the coffin.
Getting bitten by ants
at the funeral.
Mommy saying
you couldn’t breathe.
Mommy and Daddy crying.
Shawn dropping his toddler trousers
and peeing on the floor.
Dreams blur memory
unreality blurs reality.
Yvonne McArthur is a freelance writer and developmental editor based in Guatemala. Growing up between cultures sparked her love for telling stories that encourage us to be kinder, more courageous, more connected humans. She’s completed one full-length fantasy novel and recently started her second. Her short fiction has appeared in anthologies and online, and her editorial work helps writers sharpen their voice, strengthen their story arcs, and connect more deeply with their readers. When she’s not working on manuscripts, you’ll find her riding her motorcycle with her canine sidekick, hiking volcanoes, or devouring her latest read.