April 22nd

I worry on him like a sweet that
hasn't melted away

where
the spit's gone grim and grimy
what is he but the sugar disc
under my tongue

hides in a sweet
spit pouch the secret
hollow under my tongue

escapists keep keys
in cracked teeth, sore
callused cheek pockets
caves in the gums and
hollows under tongues

thin disc still
tastes sweet tangy talks
to me unlocks
the hollow under

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