Issue #20 (2011) PDF - myweb - Long Island University
Issue #20 (2011) PDF - myweb - Long Island University
Issue #20 (2011) PDF - myweb - Long Island University
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Tejan Green Waszak<br />
TENDERING<br />
This bridge crumbles behind me<br />
as I race swiftly to the other side<br />
no time to look back<br />
though in my haste<br />
I dare to look down at the water<br />
and imagine a more honorable battle<br />
ending in the belly of a mammal<br />
whose respect I‘ve gained<br />
for my tireless effort<br />
though tragically<br />
this will<br />
in the body<br />
of one with more might<br />
may have a different<br />
outcome<br />
Obviously<br />
I am no match for you<br />
or this rat<br />
In this complicated game<br />
there is no end<br />
and you are receding<br />
Further and further<br />
some force pushes you out<br />
into the dark<br />
night on night skin<br />
the air<br />
intensifies<br />
filled<br />
with<br />
salty suffocation<br />
Mouth agape<br />
requesting answers<br />
there are none<br />
You never dare ask<br />
rejection is looming<br />
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