I Remember

August 16, 2015

I remember—

Trembling hands,

A bright orange cord,

The barn rafters,

A blank mind,

Just a cord,

Hanging down,

Just a loop,

Wrapped around,

Just a box,

Kicked aside,

Just a drop,

Not enough,

Still alive.

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