The Invisible
She smells the body of her mate,
the small hole
a dark halo of blood.
The squirrel opens her mouth wide
and shivers.
The boy who shot
walks on, reloading his gun.
They don't get it.
The bullet hits
no matter where you aim it.
Copyright © Eric Ashford | Year Posted 2020
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