Monday, January 4, 2021

waiting my turn at the needle

i practice
getting the vaccine
by sticking toothpicks into
my arm.
it hurts,
but i'm getting ready.
getting tough
and brave
for when the needle comes
along
with my
turn at the juice.
i hardly scream anymore
like a little girl,
the patch of skin
is toughening.
i've got a nice
calloused circle, a landing
zone
for the syringe. 

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