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The Finding (Free verse) by Skamper
the T.V. set to blaring
comatose shapes arranged
various contemplated
positionings
red eyes find the telling
of motherâs fantasy lies
over-compensating
ears well-attuned
to listening
and minds too quick - for
shadowey scenarios
heâs back
for better or worse -
worsening fears
spreadable
ingestible
and we watch
the sickening march
odd eyes glazing
matting discards
clinging and jostling
for position
- and the stench
filling
we â make the fussing
bearable
collecting babbling ideas
relief in evidence
bagged and tagged
for later examination
so â one returned
and one due back
we fear he lies
too far beyond -
the finding
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