An Attempt To Fly

perspective[at your own risk] the
brisk collapse of borders;
hanging over the side of the
sky, there they go, an attempt
to fly____ cut off, veins look
like tangled chords, fire hazard
tempting the trembling outstretched
hand-- grab on, pull, unravel the 
threads holding you in.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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