( 2020, lack & sequel
I often believe myself to be dying
and fail to miss the restorative absence of touch
On a blue
arm
a mosquito
born in god's
erasable
kiss.
A clown
so early
to the unmoving
dog.
Most movies
are hidden
by sleep.
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