“Lessening a Sentence” by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán ...

“Lessening a Sentence”

by Suzán Jiván Mom
& Mom-Mom Suzán

Lessening a sentence
rocketing infections
during face-mask epidemics
of unwanted sex
named for a, “ Reaper of Death”
as “whatever comes next”
in sickness and in health
proclaiming, “You go to my head!”
by backing the rebellious pell-mell
and allegedly hedging your bets ...