Porch Professions
A vermeologist
flipping shady stones.
Unearthing invertebrates–
worms that have no bones.
An archaeologist
digging under planks.
A missing tooth recovered,
dropped between swift yanks.
A chemist
illuminating night.
Mason jars of fireflies–
bioluminescent flight.
An astronomer
discovering new stars.
Documenting UFOs
travelling from Mars.
A philosopher
aware of truths and fears.
Rocking in the chair
Grandpa used for years.
flipping shady stones.
Unearthing invertebrates–
worms that have no bones.
An archaeologist
digging under planks.
A missing tooth recovered,
dropped between swift yanks.
A chemist
illuminating night.
Mason jars of fireflies–
bioluminescent flight.
An astronomer
discovering new stars.
Documenting UFOs
travelling from Mars.
A philosopher
aware of truths and fears.
Rocking in the chair
Grandpa used for years.
This poem is copyright (©) Jessica Russo 2026
About the Writer
Jessica Russo
Jessica lives in Kentucky (United States) where she is a wife, mother, and elementary school teacher. Her work has been featured in anthologies for Wild Ink Publishing and Hey Hey Books. She enjoys Halloween, rainy days, and living in the woods. Her dream is to someday publish a picture book.
