The Principles of Home

big bear carcass
lying in the street
as i smoke my last homemade cigarette;
how can i fix you?

caught between identities
and the pursuit of ease;
i am here
i am now.

smoke tugging at the roots of my throat
with bitter wind burning my fingertips.
be here now,
just be here now. 


5/10/20
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Bangalee Avatar
September 15, 2020 at 12:06 AM
Be at home be with healthy!
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