Buzz-Zine Vol. III Cover–Em Irvin: “tick”

by Jessica Suzanne Stokes
A series of coins are overlaid on paper that blends the colors orange, white, brown, gold, and black.

The cover of this Buzz-Zine is “tick” by em irvin

“tick”

i placed a blanket on the ground

and lay there

but the blanket was eaten by ticks

i jumped into the sky

and hid there

but they rode my hair home

i pulled the hair free from my temples and eyes

and prayed there

but they burrowed into my heart

i husked at my skin unable to reach my heart

and cried there

but they made me their home

i set my skin on fire

and screamed there

mixed media; 2024; 41×31