Perfoline
She perfumes herself with gasoline
then hands the world a piece of flint
to bring us out of that cold darkness
that we brand tranquility and happiness
but the explosions-the burning of flesh
the release of spirit is never quite enough.
She knew the truths long before she was born
before pretty bows were stapled to her head
before the chastity belt was nailed to her mind
but we'll never get it right-right?
We put gasoline in our cars and mowers
snap the heads off a thousand flowers
to make our lawns dance and smile pretty...
Mindlessly taking the color from breathing.
she perfumes herself with gasoline
then hands the world a piece flint.
Copyright © Anthony Biaanco | Year Posted 2019
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