Kafka Turned Round

Dead as a fallen log,
but turned into a human.

A gutbag of small pumps,
red rivers and spilled salt.

Drains, curves and arches
as in a Roman town.

Forced back into life,
stranger than an insect.
Less noble. Lock the door.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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May 24, 2015 at 12:10 AM
Leslie. Enjoyed:) Thank you for sharing your poem. Goodnight **SKAT**
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May 24, 2015 at 4:11 AM
Thanks and my best wishes
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