Marathon
For Alicia Ann Lynch
“I don’t wanna die
I’d rather dance my life away”
~ Prince, “1999” from the album 1999 (1982)
What purpose the celebration of this ritual
Wearing the fears that we face
The better to demonstrate our winning over them
Or the better reason for a party
What purpose the crafting of this message
Depicting the face of the terrorized
The better to make known the fears we must face
Or the better sense of crudeness
What purpose the shooting of this messenger
Firing not being good enough
The better to admit fears too big to face
Or better stick with denial
What purpose the floating of this apology
Passing judgment on a powerful symbol
The better to speed the mob on its witch hunt
Or better be sorry to lose the race
~ Thanks Always Returns
Copyright © Thanks Returns | Year Posted 2013
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