We
are all ordered pairs-
That
makes a difference
In
giving substance to our meaning
Timelines
scattered-
By
buckshot-
Pennies,
quarters, shrapnel mess-
Diagrams
plot us,
Here
and everywhere-
Are
we nothing but proportional fonts?
Characters
& devourers of space
Oftentimes
in a life of varying dependency-
Processed
solely in protected mode-
When
the arm is severed from the leg-
Our
voices squelch, our hands regroup the sides
Strychnine,
Curare
When
powdering of seeds
Spasms
may occur-
Uneven
breaths taken
the first twwo stanzas are really tight and bring to mind the scattered families across the world, much different than previous generations...the third asks a hard, but needed question....
ReplyDeleteSo I take it today breathing is in order or something along those lines? As the pairs are ordered here, with spasms when one lung refuses to get into gear and above the breathing takes place, both interesting pieces for sure at your place.
ReplyDeleteBrian, almost identical to what I was thinking with those first two stanzas- and yes, the 3rd one is something that needs asking. Thanks for the feedback
ReplyDeletePat, no this one doesn't have anything to do with the other one, but I can see your point with the connection between breathing and spasm, interesting take indeed. Glad you enjoyed the piece and thanks again