in winter after the spiders have gone

_published Thu Dec 5 17:35:52 UTC 2024_

i'm shiver stalking

through winter's wind

chant crying:

MAN IS AN ADAPTABLE ANIMAL

I AM AN ADAPTABLE ANIMAL

MAN IS AN ADAPTABLE ANIMAL

I AM AN ADAPTABLE ANIMAL

to every reptile and fly

(they can't hear me)

(they are asleep)

i'm breaking off my frozen biles

tucking chunks in tree holes

prepping for unseen springs