Steve Dalachinsky

they lift it up slightly
but never tell
morphine & water
the window
that is
to let spring in while
they can

the can & the can'ts
i mean
the ants are not as useful
as once thought

what is left of last nite
hangs over
a
ledge
&
there isn't much left
except
an aching head
&
broken cheek
bones

the real question
is
who has access
to
understanding
&
explaining
a
people
&
to
what use