The American by Connie Helena

The American - December 19, 2024

Connie Helena

in repose 
I chose 
a bit of small white coral 
hidden in my pocket 
so as not to get caught

collecting at the beach 
has gone out of favor 
my rebellion 
it is so tiny

get me off this rock 
I like the rainbows 
but something is not right here 
something is dead here 
in my pocket

and now I am carrying it home

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