Tuesday, 4 January 2022

Dolls and tears

Doll and dry your table cloth

The spilt vinegar of pie and extras

Cull the lining of your hearts

Drink the tap water

and pat down your eyelids

Stretch and perform

Your little hopes out

'Til that next meal, mam.


By Laila Ali Haid

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