22 October 2024
1 November 2024

positioned

under the sky—of course—with the anxious x in experience—yes, I see, I *hear* you

and on the ground your each foot trod—sole to sock, shoe, dirt—whatever the day and night required

it was the solo investigation your mother warranted

at least you thought it was your mother it was her scent your face pressed in her coat it was your hand held up to hers

or under the sky—it was the scent of the coat, not her, the coat was empty, in your hand you held a glove

you were no longer exempt / something fell into the sea / please, circle each relevant word

kiss each circled word, go on