An Owl as a cowl – offered – refused – What pose could be Struck with Claws such as those? a Cowl such as that – unesteemed at Home – Vestment of Feather, hollow of Bone.
There’s no prize for devotion – no praise for what’s Feral, not a glad hand extended for one who Retreats. the World is an Empty, cluttered old Thing- that wants no critique from a Voice or a Wing.
monte merrick
This article appears in Bombshell.