trampling prides
with bloodshot eyes
I walk
on distant shores
and touch the lifting sand
cremated rock and shell
the water
breathes itself
into my lungs
and stomach-
empty and deflating
drums
yawn and ring
pace yourself; you're sinking
the fink reflection
twinkling winking teeth
I'd tear my kidney from my flesh
to taste unsalted
lonely water
with bloodshot eyes
I walk
on distant shores
and touch the lifting sand
cremated rock and shell
the water
breathes itself
into my lungs
and stomach-
empty and deflating
drums
yawn and ring
pace yourself; you're sinking
the fink reflection
twinkling winking teeth
I'd tear my kidney from my flesh
to taste unsalted
lonely water