Emily Alston-Follansbee (she/her) wrote her first poem, entitled “Love,” on a tiny piece of paper in 1972; poetry has always felt like music for her. She was a teacher for many years and she raised two children who became lovely adults. In 2020 Emily became ill with a neurological disorder and she has been disabled since then. She lives in Maynard, Massachusetts with her cheery husband and two goofy dogs. Her writing can be found – or is forthcoming in –  Grand Journal, Amethyst Review, Pangyrus, Rogue Agent, The Words Faire and NOVUS Literary Arts Journal, among others.