fire

man against nature.
ants eating an elephant.
chewing without teeth.

the smell of burnt flesh.
not burnt offerings to god.
barbecue murder.

fences make neighbors
but you can’t put good in stupid.
or perfume shit.

why so hot july?
the sun’s flaming orb laughs loud.
the heart swoons for shade.

there is a deep pain
that only the heart knows well.
leaves no bloody wound.

too much liquid sun
fills belly with excess hope.
winter antidote.