POEM AS PREDATOR

POEM AS PREDATOR

poem as predator
poem as prey

evolution in the
lines as they
spark, splash
their way
past you

guppies, celopods, great
whites
barracuda

give praise
say your prayers

make a vow
take a bow

publish a statement
pen a declaration

never
in the light of
whatever truth takes your fancy

never to let
them take you
make you
fudge; or fold