Sunday, September 22, 2013

this mortal coil



Act I


when i was twelve i once got hit in the face during physical education class

somebody was practicing for handstands
and my face happened to be in his heel’s trajectory

as a little boy from the 90s I thought ouch (my ego)
while some blood dripped from my right eyebrow

then i distinctly remember thinking
‘im bleeding but at least i wont have to do my homework tonight’


Act II


later on that night
with three healing strips over my right eyebrow
i was quietly doing my homework



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