Two Poems by Lara Egger (Poetry ’16)

Poetry alumn Lara Egger was recently featured with two poems in Southeast Review. Read an excerpt of “Parallel Parking” and find a link to the full text below:

Parallel Parking

This is no time to take the scenic route.

I’m talking about picnics,
and maybe earlobes. Tape measures,
soft-porn, ice cubes
shaped like hearts or the state of Wyoming.

I’m talking about making
mayonnaise from scratch.

The ocean is right there, love.
What are you waiting for?

Continue reading here: Lara Egger | Southeast Review