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still life

garner these sins
as if there were none
kept in a box
neath the bed

wrapped in brown paper
cellophane sleeves
resistance
so easily mine

guarded acceptance
as once stained the lips
are now but a small
recompense

for stories unwritten
held us in place
with pieces of twine –
and yellowing
tape

. . .