old bowling shoes would have sufficed but they didn't have any.



so we left her behind.

i felt selfish.

like exclusion was a choice i had made.

like fate was mine to brand and steer with ropes, dogs, and canes.

her wool was soon removed and she lay bare, alone, without us.


a cable claiming understanding was released to the public.

his learning. this leaning.

forged and able.

honest, yet hurting.

how do i choose between my arm and my leg?

which to lose?

remove myself and insert her in.

so we returned, she drove and i stayed.

i crawled. dragging myself with my head and chin.
           
                 
                   
                   
                   
                   
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