[Poetry] Two Poems by Matilda Cederblad

A Bad Weather Friend

At first glance you appear to just want to hold my hand while the storm rages above. But you never walk barefoot in the sand.

Never stay to watch soft clouds float in the cool blue sky.

No, baby.

You only want me when I’m bleeding.

You’re my bad weather friend.

Olivia

You spoke of impending loss.

Warm sand and azure waves

beneath me.

A far away voice breaking up.

Matilda Cederblad is a scientist and a writer. She hails from Sweden but has lived in Norway, Scotland, and currently resides in California with her husband and two cats. She loves reading, writing, and the ocean. Whenever she’s not in the lab she likes go to the beach or visit museums.