Friday, November 15, 2024

the closed orange


by bofa xesjum



he long orange encapsulation of knoxville tennessee
had overtaken the children on the deserted highway

there was nothing more to be said
apparently

but then a blue voice appeared across the moon
and a termite drew a picture in the surf

the assembled partygoers felt in their brittle bones
that here at last was something worth defeating

look at the crabs, miss muffet exclaimed
they have lost all sense of decorum

but have left a light in the window
for the young master

if he ever decides to return
but the market is closed for the hurricane


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