Harder
~Sometimes it needs a little hawk tuah
My rattling need heaves restless inside
my ribcage; disillusion sticks
stubbornly like phlegm coating
bronchial lungs. I cough.
You will not leave me.
I cough harder.
You’re expelled.
I breathe
free.
About the Creator
Paris Rosemont
Thai Australian poet. Author of poetry collections 'Banana Girl' and 'Barefoot Poetess'.
You may find me at https://www.parisrosemont.com/
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Great to see your name in my notifications again, Paris!! What a visceral and emotional nonet! And love the subtitle! So cleverly done!
Amazing piece
Nicely done it.