Enemy

Not enough
to kill—

Will try
with kindness

looking
in the eye;

will try
without

flinching,
clench heart

around
hand, around

the smallest
pebble,

inscribe
on it

any word
for thanks.

 

In response to Via Negativa: Snow plow.

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