Octopus

Octopus arm circumventing mind reaching soul through media lulled eyes dreaming sex appeal and riches sleeping at a wheel pulled by strings. Women in clothes designed to reveal layers of make up to conceal with strength of men fighting to gain rights a life to abort without a thought as an object exploited. Men likewise in satin attire urged to be feminine when they know they are not hiding grief passing baton on octopus lies not daring resist. Arise from the dust with an eagle flight shake off the snake into the flame and shout: We are not afraid we are men and women of faith! Love means Never having to say I am afraid. Tenth Place: Brian Strand-All Yours-1/18/21 Ninth Place: Lewis Raynes- Modern Vanity-7/23/17