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Temporary Gods

His head is taking on water,
ferried in by tiny toxic thoughts.
His temporary gods are drowning,
as temporary gods do.
Thoughts and memories
dissolve their meaning,
drops of blood in an ocean.

Temporary Gods

His head is taking on water,
ferried in by tiny toxic thoughts.
His temporary gods are drowning,
as temporary gods do.
Thoughts and memories
dissolve their meaning,
drops of blood in an ocean.

Sirena Ross  47, Seattle

 
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