Wrapping Paper

Yes, these accidents happen
and we make magic out of them
like random pinpricks in wrapping paper
not because we believe
but because we despise the fools
who will not see magic


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North Africa

@ the Beach Café, Agadir
hot evening, sweet espresso, cigarette
this Moroccan boy w g friend
starts to mimic me
– as if he's prepared


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Litmus Test

With a gravy heart
I fought toothy nail


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From the Canal

Oh look, a rook
Oh my, a fly
Oh wow, a cow
Blimey, a duck



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