Wednesday, January 31, 2018

FIRST DEATH


When the matriarchs die
we pray that the neutral Gods
of clean lines, no centering
will step aside, swap out for their
rambunctious, aromatic alter egos
the un-hushed – 
old hospitality
parting gifts of
fish and flowers
(plus color)
let us sleep knowing
that everyone has
tried

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