“Filling the Void”
by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán
Filling the void
gutted by layoffs
hollowed-out
ghost papers
of climate change
nameless faceless
fake issues raised
to a higher plane
in family conversations
sitting at the kitchen table
remaking a passing game
moving competition-inflated players
on-the-field with exhilaration
claiming, “The rules they are a-changin’”
via betting and engagement
like in-game modern day gladiators
on a team of rookie replacements
winning the playoffs
while gambling on game-changing mistakes ...
by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán
Filling the void
gutted by layoffs
hollowed-out
ghost papers
of climate change
nameless faceless
fake issues raised
to a higher plane
in family conversations
sitting at the kitchen table
remaking a passing game
moving competition-inflated players
on-the-field with exhilaration
claiming, “The rules they are a-changin’”
via betting and engagement
like in-game modern day gladiators
on a team of rookie replacements
winning the playoffs
while gambling on game-changing mistakes ...
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