2025. január 17., péntek

Raych Jackson: An old photo

I only recognize my smile. My
elbow bone almost splits skin.
Misery is a funny secret. I'm sure

that's what I'm laughing about
in the picture; how I can shrink
in front of friends but swell

with compliments. Who'll pray
for me before I'm all gone? In
church, I learned to stop eating

when I want something from God.
Fasting shows devotion. I am ready
to be happy despite the hunger.

Small. Bad at taking up my own space.
Technically, a skeleton has great
bone structure. High cheekbones,

always smiling or at least showing 
familiar teeth. My body fades &
the picture stays the same. I remember

that dress. I wasn't able to fit it
last year. Almost threw it away.

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