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Emily Pérez: Crossroads

December 21, 2016 by PBQ

Bonnet cocked, ears flopped,
under a wig prop he said,
what matters is truth

fur muzzle, tooth dazzle,
scent of blood and vermouth
the truth about people

flat iris sparkle under
hungry eye gargle
people you love.

Filed Under: Contributors 95, Issue 95, Poetry, Poetry 95 Tagged With: Contributors 95, Emily Pérez, Poetry, Poetry 95

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