an enormous depression

  • el
  • pt
  • river runs in the setting sun
    something smooth, slippery, elusive
    just below the surface

    impossible to grasp
    to hold

    I’d rather grab an angry bear
    wrestle and roar
    matted fur filthy
    and foul breath hot in my face
    take it head on

    no subtly nuanced quiet whispers
    influencing, isolating

    damn your wretched soul-sucking judgments
    damn your sensitivity, your caution
    damn your concern

    let it roar, attack
    with trident and net
    turn the waters red

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    2 comments on “an enormous depression
    1. Tree Shapiro says:

      Sounds like you took a bath at the track, there, Franklin. If you need a little something to tide you over let me know.

    2. fp says:

      I put it all on Jake the Snake to show. Since I know nothing about harness racing you can see why I’m sulky.

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