April 9th

A long time ago I lived
in a house with a man
who was being hunted.

When shots came
through the window
he led me upstairs.

In our house
many doors deep
we took the augur herb.

I saw my skeleton
wearing my shadow
come out of me.

Her huge skull
moved slowly on her neck
as she turned.

She told me
it's only starting
to get bad.

I was so glad
to feel his skin
when we woke up.

We went downstairs
for a bowl of onions
in a sweet sauce.

He told me
to keep my mouth full
when running.

My mouth full of salt
the shots rang
behind me as I ran.

In maple trees arching
I ran in my skeleton
and on my shadow.

He will feed me blueberries
on our wedding day.