Skylar Camp

My sweet baby laughs, says
he probably shouldn’t wear
his glow-in-the-dark shirt
to school anymore because
he glows under the desk
during active shooter drills,
and I swallow a scream.

Bio

Skylar Camp (she/her) is a bi, polyamorous writer who lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her two kids, her partner, and their fuzzy kitty. She has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best Microfiction. Her work appears in Sky Island Journal, Stanchion, and HAD. Find more at skylarcamp.com.