"Stumbling" by Laura Browne-Lambert
I stumble, dizzy,
catch myself on the counter,
wait for it to pass.
This concerns others.
It is not their normal, but
it is mine, always.
There are days I wish
this was not my life, but who
would I be if not?
I will never know.
Instead, I must make myself
the person I need.
Else, I won’t become
the advocate I’m compelled
to manifest, now.
Image Description: A black and white image of legs from the calves down with black jeans and dirty white sneakers walking along a fallen ladder on the ground.
Credit: Rubenstein Rebello / Pexels
About the Author
Laura Browne-Lambert is a queer, neurodivergent, and chronically ill writer whose writing emphasizes the characters, identities, and experiences she missed out on in her youth. She lives in Boston, MA and enjoys gardening, painting, and finding new science fiction or fantasy stories to enjoy. She is also the creator of the Underground Bookshelf. This project provides free short stories and literary resources with the intention of making diverse stories more accessible to everyone. Visit Underground Bookshelf at https://www.underground-bookshelf.com/.
Image Description: Laura Browne-Lambert, ad disabled, White woman sits in front of a concrete wall on a sandy beach. She is wearing a blue, plaid shirt, black leather jacket, and black dress pants. Her hair is windswept. Her black cane leanes against the concrete wall.
Credit: Jasmine Browne-Lambert
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