Another swallow, acceptance burned
blame down esophagus
into damn built
from sweat laced gloves claws framed;
thumbs crossed at seams
to assure access controlled
by her conductor.
Stature charred slim chance
to escape when routes blocked, rite
of passage pleasured in red;
knotted linen foraged.
Seven tricked into adulthood
with clown mask manipulated
so baby soft remnants
disseminated,
testosterone tested.
Overdose of rabid affection
instigated
death dependency.







Rosemary





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