the names / were assigned to me
a whisper, a hush / murmured devotion so shy the wind means to snatch it from us
Between my ribs a sword is thrust. It goes in below the heart and comes out at the backside of the opposite hip. I can’t recall when it went in, but it must be some time ago now.
excuses for late homework written on equally worn out sofas, skipped class and patch totals.