Other Angel

Did the church bells ring?

When I saw you, some Other angel,
you tilted your chin up
and raised your brow in kind. 

It must have been. 

The church bell, like a shift whistle. 
It's safe to take that drag,
only I can see you. 

The bell has rung.

Take off your wings, and walk to me. 
Pull me from this perdition,
put me to your lips. 

And drain me like that cigarette.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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