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Poetry of Issue 9: Every Man

Every Man

A snuff film is always just an awkward stay away,

I misunderstand nothing

Shamed in public,

A lack of interest in humanity…Your humanity,

Sobriety, volunteering, community harmonium

I don’t give out merit badges

Picking the leather coat out of my childhood home’s closet with the dried blood caked on,

I turned around on a windy Long Island City evening

Lit a bogey and my compassion went up in flame

Seeing a buddy on the concrete, just a puddle…

I’ll cry on the coldest days,

It has nothing to do with the squall.

Be patient

Be patient,

Be ready.

Joe Sonnenblick

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