ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marisa Capetta is a Christchurch artist and poet published in The Press, Takahē, International Literary Quarterly, Crest to Crest Anthology of Canterbury poets, Shot Glass Journal, a guest reader for the 2010 Canterbury Poets Collective autumn season of readings and Gap Filler, secretary for Takahē Collective Trust and treasurer for the CPC. This poem was written during typees with Joanna Preston, an important teacher and influence. It explores tensions and dynamics of relationships.