Friday, September 15, 2023

the body count

the news
is not good.
the anchor points to the tote
board,
letting us
know how many are dead
in the latest
flood, or fire
or virus outbreak.
how many
missing.
the bigger the number
the better.
six thousand, ten thousand
can you give
me twelve, the weatherman
says.
stayed tuned
will bring you up
to date
coverage and do a recount.
we
promise to fill you
with dread.

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