Polyester

what do I have to say to you that hasn’t

been said

nothing

nothing

the sun is too hot, hotter than it was

ant me under the magnifier

athena runs wild in my mind back on

all fours not a bite on her

the cat eats

the misplaced tree moves its legs

walking backwards

time rewinds we’re in the garden again

I take the mint this time

time rewinds I get a proper diagnosis

Time stills long enough..

all my confessions hang like pollen in the air I pocket them, take it back, take it all back

time rewinds

time rewinds

I’m born purple

blue

smaller than I should be

rewind me

a tape unraveling

I wrap the ribbon around my neck

you’re singing

I’ve made my throat

the spool