Stat

blubbering
fools, we humans,
or cold,
syncopated 
by the shivering
bluish lips
of thieves,
erecting
statues
to themselves
in Southern
atmospheric haste.
we wipe away the germs
STAT
stitches up her dress

9/1/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Faulkner Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 3:56 PM
This is so profound and layered in meaning, especially moved by 'bluish lips of thieves, erecting statues to themselves' good luck in the contest!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 4:04 PM
Thanks so much, Michelle!
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