2021, everyday words, Ohio River Valley Literature, poetry

no. 28

solstice eve cloud cover illuminates
gentrifier tunnel vision looking through
the man passed out shoes off
hiding behind yesterday’s coffee cup

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Ohio River Valley Literature, poetry

lot dogs 13 (2)

two days ago the old woman
wanted me know how cold she was
placed two black fingers on my neck said See?

and of course I already knew
/bone cold has a smell/

in return I warned her off
THIS IS NOT A SAFE PLACE

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ad / notare, Ohio River Valley Literature, poetry

ad / notare 14

grace is dancing free style flying
a sign for sardines maybe or
salami but always some cop drops
a greasy bucket of KFC
calls it charity

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