I love to see an arm out a passenger side window, of an ‘87 Buick or a Volkswagen Westfalia.
An arm baked brown over seven golden summers;
An arm hairy and freckled and sagging with age;
This arm, diminutive, reaching for its mother in the passenger seat;
An arm reaching back against the wind.
This arm has painted fingertips.
This arm is bound in black ribbons— words, in another language. Sanskrit? I’m driving too far behind to see.
Arms with no bodies or heads or faces attached. They could belong to anyone. To everyone.
About the Creator
Jennifer A. G.
🇨🇦 Canadian Writer, Painter & Embroidery Artist
♾️ Métis Nation
🎓 University of Victoria Alumna
📝 Publications: The Malahat Review, Freefall Magazine, Geist, Best Canadian Poetry 2026
Keep reading
More stories from Jennifer A. G. and writers in Fiction and other communities.
Choose Your Own Adventure: St Helena Station
*****Preface***** I have been obsessed with Choose Your Own Adventure stories since I was a kid. I credit them with my love of reading and writing. I've been struggling to get my own kids to embrace words the same way I have but they love video games and our occasional Dungeon's and Dragon's game... which gave me an idea. I'll write an interactive story. So far its working; my middle son loves it and can't wait for the next section to come out.
By Sandor Szabo2 days ago in Fiction
📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 02/05/2026
Our “Raise Your Voice Threads” are hosted most alternating Thursdays at 12PM ET to offer creators more avenues to uncover exceptional stories on Vocal. As we are continuously searching for fresh creators and inspiring stories, this thread provides an opportunity to exchange and discuss the stories that have moved and motivated us on Vocal.
By Raise Your Voice by Vocala day ago in Resources
Comments (1)
A beautiful contemplation. The exact kind of observations we think about on a road trip. So many stories attached to every driver, every car, every arm outside a window. Lovely writing, as always, Jen. 😊