"things ain't like they used to be."
"they ain't."
empire's red, harsh, and
inescapable hue. leaves
spiral and die, too.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: the title and subtitle are quotes from felix salten's short story "two leaves" in which two leaves discuss their imminent fall and demise.
About the Creator
kp
I am a non-binary, trans-masc writer. I work to dismantle internalized structures of oppression, such as the gender binary, class, and race. My writing is personal but anecdotally points to a larger political picture of systemic injustice.
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Comments (2)
This reads like a performance haiku. In the way that it makes a statement that grips the intellect, with a gentle release. I do really like that a lot. A short story with two leaves discussing their imminent fall and demise. Should get a standing ovation, just from that premise. Best of luck in the challenge kp 🤗❤️
Masterful, and tragically relevant. Love this one too, kp!