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Herman Shorts

Herman Shorts

disgraceland

here
in the middle
of the bottom
of the lie
how obvious
yet insane
the ugliness
looks, always
only inside
even when
it’s that bastard
we accuse.
 
hold on
kid, it’s
bound
to ease
up. much
like seven
pints make
you piss.
 
no choice
in the matter.
no effort
involved.
no shame
in that.

(2015)

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