embodied

fear is a mind fucking earwig
that cuts deep grooves in your
cranium as it speed skates its
way through your gray matter

resentment is an angry group
of war mongers that stomp
across your chest determined
to kill the peace in your heart

joy is a cleansing shower that
rinses away the dread that turns
your blood to mud clogging
the flow of hope to your soul

Cinse Bonino
2023