all you have to do
is show yourself
in case you hear us
we are so small
and fenceless in the shade
throw us a hook
when you can
touch the scribbled
child in the inferno
all you have to do
is show yourself a little
pin your dark
olive green parts
against the boulder
Published with permission.
This selection is curated by Yamini Krishnan.
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