Confession

the contents of the atlantic 

are tucked behind my ear. 

the other isles have oozed into my hair

parasitcally working their way down my throat

sharks rippling in my vocal cords.

bless your hands! (bermuda cries)

as they drag across my ribcage

the sculpture that harbors atlantis.

a sunken treasure

that you have resurfaced. 

crisscross

NY

17 years old

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