- Vol. 09
- Chapter 02
how to lose oneself :: to age, wear, & polishing
1:
erect cages of metal and mortar
turn right to lock. do not look left
2:
remove all traces (& faces)
of home & hospitality
3:
drain pores of moisture.
moisten lips of fear
for late night boots
& inappropriate
appropriation
4:
assume apprehension
of airs (& heirs)
5:
pour penalties
of blunt pain & daily pairs dares
with menus devoid
of nutrients (neither poached nor baked pears)
how to lose oneself :: to age, wear, & polishing
6:
believe in retrieve wash buckets
of tepid water
& waste
7:
expand waistlines
of inflated vending
machine fare
(not all chips are fair)
& squash scents
of scrunched noses
(not all flowers are roses)
8:
lower lashes,
brush unkempt manes
maintain forced air (temperament)
9:
temper minutes & moments
in mirrors
trimmed (tarnished)
of cast iron & turquoise green
rust
how to lose oneself :: to age, wear, & polishing
10:
secure & seal
windowpanes.
stock & store
vanity & veins
(as hues multiply)
11:
scratch surfaces
scrawl moments
turn memories
in ink of copper tones (& castes)
despite all, continue
to trust
time
will heal:: misplaced recognition (& recollection)