sexta-feira, 20 de dezembro de 2024

The late night reception

 The party would go almost till morning
all leap in attempting conversation
lowlights illuminate just enough
murmuring rooms

Instead of sleep
we hold wakefulness
imbibe and flatter
then sourly toss a quip

a well conceived double compliment
the boredom of this duration
inches us closer to the drama
one might possess like jewelry

The recepetion was cheery
then as the night progressed
rooms emptied
People sought beds

To pretend things had gone otherwise
to assure themselves of their place
beds turned to stretchers
throats called guttural for nurses

negligence is tangible
It takes on the form 
unknown punishment
People check themselves out

ripping out ivs and making their way home
What a party indeed

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