A deer freezes in the bright of candle light,
\nmistaking it for a headlight. Flash those doe eyes
\nthat will one day become marble, walk on hooves
\nthat are yours today (as a keychain somewhere
\nsalivates at the mouth, waiting to hang them),
\ntake naps on car hoods that howl laughter
\nat deer crossing signs. But start running, little doe,
\nyour dad\u2019s antlers can\u2019t save you forever. One day,
\nthey will hang in the house whose grass you\u2019ve grazed
\nyour entire life.<\/p>\n
A moth mistakes light for a savior, a lifesaver,
\nrushes in to catch flame, erratic behavior. Burns in the air,
\nsurrounded by water vapor that will not help.
\nBut do you remember those nights in the basement\u2014
\nno lights, only fire between you and I\u2014when we ate
\neach other\u2019s clothes alive? I clipped your wing
\nthat night. I don\u2019t think you ever forgave me.
\nYou wanted a brighter fire, longing for the savior
\nI could never be.<\/p>\n
Be careful little bunny, grab carrot root for loot
\nbut don\u2019t mistake it for mean man\u2019s boot. Rely on luck
\nfrom your foot, even though it will one day be chopped off
\nand sold as if it never belonged to you (how lucky
\ncan it be?) Flaunt fur and kiss strangers, have babies
\nbecause you\u2019re afraid of being alone. Bite my lip, peel it open
\nand fill it with bunny teeth so I can understand all of the words
\nyou are too afraid to say.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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