I could write a poem beginning I wish
I could be happy but that would be
appalling.
I could write a poem beginning contentment,
what is that?, but then I’d have to punch
myself in the face.
I could reference birds escaping cages,
butterflies, pushing a child on a swing,
but the shame would be so great
as to scour my veins out of
anything and everything worthwhile.
So I’ll write a poem beginning I could write a poem
beginning and that will have to do.
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Niall Griffiths
Picture Nick Victor
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