The Unicorn

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Joanna M. Weston

Hallowe’en coming up, when ghosts, goblins and other strange
visions abound. Weird encounters occur at this time of year
and leave one pondering …

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THE UNICORN

driving down the highway
last night
headlights blared towards me

their sudden shut-out                        IMG_7867.9.22.15.blog
as they passed
behind my shoulder
caught a unicorn

a solid shadow
on the centre-line
poised, one leg raised
horn canted

it listened, watched
the tidal roar of traffic
and leapt my tail-lights
through the rear-view mirror
into night

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first published in Scriveners

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Frame and the McGuireNEW! Frame and The McGuire – for ages 8-13 … published by TradeWind Books on October 15th

About Joanna M. Weston

Born in England, she lives in British Columbia. She is married with three sons, Joanna has an MA from the University of British Columbia. She has published in numerous anthologies and in magazines in Canada, the US, UK, and New Zealand, such as Canadian Women's Studies, Convolvus, Endless Mountains Review, Grain, Green's Magazine, Prairie Fire, Spin, Wascana Review, CBC Gallery, and many more...
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