WHEELCHAIR

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LITTLE THINGS

 

We roll through oyster

halls in sad, squeaky wheelchairs

whilst drugs drown us down

poor patients solemn with frowns.

The fiendish, frantic nurses

nurture computer data

like specters who chant and pant.

 

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patriciajj's picture

There's a gripping and

There's a gripping and heart-crushing story between each stunning line. A stellar example of style, explosive brevity and wisdom beyond your years. Brilliant! 

S74rw4rd's picture

Your signature style---a

Your signature style---a vast, implied backstory; a haunted scene; and a sense of despair---is well deployed here.   Compression is always a sign of classic talent, and you certainly demonstrate your command of that talent.


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