verminized harp, decked white 
‘gainst white. 
feral slurry. 
wiry geriatric. 

held semi-close, 
a rarity, lay lopped, 
radiant. squirmed and 
glistening against yellow 
light. 

valerian hush flakes
big white; tire-tread 
swings and gobs. 
hold close this shelled thing
bright hot terror- ringing ears then
sleep.