our eyes don't close in the flashes -
lights off and on, patterned
after the sun. on backs, we lie
in beds of orange beads and mimosas.

stained glasses grow short and empty
black straws stretch out.
breakfast held in shaking hands
and dinner in a rat trap.

08/06/2008

Posted on 08/06/2008
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