Sorry, I Only Caught the End of Our Conversation

Fist clenched,
fingernails dig their curves into my skin.
Heavy footprints grow silent.
I unravel my fist slowly;
like an armadillo when it knows it’s safe, 
extending my fingers out towards the stale air.
I watch as it sits there, 
in the center of my palm, 
near my zig-zag scar 
Times new roman 12 point black; 
 B*tch
Staring back at its new rightful owner.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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November 26, 2018 at 9:46 PM
You caught the moment perfectly! I like reading this over and over! As Chris said, nicely done!
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November 15, 2018 at 10:47 AM
Very cool. I like the abstract feel of this and the armadillo mention. Nicely done.
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