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by James McLaughlin

[ poetry - november 11 ]

1

The mind confers

if the red tipped
green eyed Anthurium

sewn in folds
gathered into a sort of white abyss

gives almost a flavour - a reaction
as remit inclination

a nuance forgiven
on each stalk

contained

flickering on
a single
crystal rain

drop

 

2.

often in dreams
I might cry out
wondering why you let me fall

I feel that jerk
asking why I’ve been left alone
too long

each morning seems the same
I turn and feel empty
As the air