Lucinda Marshall

Penn Station

Shops hawking quinoa salad
and kale chips now prettify its tunnels,
but nothing can disguise
the familiar piss smell
that permeates the ancient bones
of Penn Station as it greets
a long lost friend, just off the train.

Lucinda Marshall is a writer, artist, and activist, who appreciates the judicious use of brevity, you can learn more about her work on her website, Reclaiming Medusa, http://www.lucindamarshall.com.