a lovely stranger pressing his
skin against mine
in the crowded
subway car at rush hour,
nudging me ever so slightly
during the curves
of my commute
as if to remind me
not to forget
he is there
Kimiko Martinez is an advocate, ally, environmentalist, and adventurer dedicated to making our world a more just and equitable place. As an award-winning writer and former journalist, she’s been in the business of social impact for more than 15 years.
In her free time, she grabs as many #naturebreaks as she can manage and is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to cross state lines or add another stamp to her passport.