Ethel Meserve Lessons From Pella
Two days since we saw the rusty painted bridge
We drove back and forth on both sides of the road
The water's too deep to cross and breathe
Steal my air and let me sink to the bottom
Where you can't see me
I drove you to one side
You let me out to stand and face the currents
I tried to turn my back on
Turned my back on that rusted bridge
Turned your back and inhaled
