I open my eyes
and there
eye
am.

(Miss Lizzie, 2009)

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ocean vessel


when crossing vast ocean
best to take waterproof ship,
extra life preserver,
cell phone with 911,
sugar-free snacks,
bottled water,
SPF 30 sunscreen.

make sure ship has:
swimming pool,
movie theater,
health spa,
all-you-can-eat buffet.

arrive on other shore
relaxed and well fed.
no more need for ocean vessel.


(ji bo, 2009)


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inside every hand
grenade
is another
hand grenade.

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