fragments

  

cat's cradle

the swollen purple

of constricted circulation.

the prick

of thumbs, conscience, etc.

the blue black

of venous blood.

entanglement:  (n.)

        a snarl.

fingerpuppets

you

point out my flaws.

i

insert my middle digit

into my mouth.

Suck.

Display.

your fingers

flick your chin.

Later,

we hold

hands.

insensate

there is a scent
on my fingers

there is a stain
on the bed

there is Nothing
between us

riddle

does he close you up inside

his man-sized fist?

does he add grist

to your mill?

am i missed,

did we kill?

do you swallow

his bitter

li'l pill?




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