Monday, August 24, 2020

On a day that refuses to end


My evenings are survivors

carrying--valiant as ants--

relics of their fallen friends.


They see me turn muddy, as I 

drink me (60% water, baby)

You'd think I am called grief.


I'm keeping an eye out for you  

yearning for you for when you 

are already inside (my head) 

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