A little red boat In Cape Cod Bay A lightness at its core As the wind blows. Where does it go When night comes? No one knows.
c Meena Alexander, all rights reserved
Meena Alexander is the author of numerous collections of poetry, literary memoirs, essays, works of fiction and literary criticism. Among her best known works are the volumes of poetry Illiterate Heart and Raw Silk. Visit her website.
Meena is also the mentor for the Mailer Poetry Fellows. This is her first year mentoring the Mailer Fellowship.