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Two Poems


Poetry by:
GRACE DOUGHERTY





BIRTHDAY WISH

 
I’d like to faint in traffic
Fashion a big scene
Accident ahead
Entirely predictable
Obit written by mine enemy
“The only appropriate way for her to go”
Creating a sizeable disaster
Peak victim masochist whatever
Dear family please cremate me
I don't wish to expire into the sediment

This isn’t a suicide note
Just a list of wishes





BRAIN ZAP


Hey I almost rear ended your Toyota
I was wondering what about me makes you
Want to get high?

Worst critic, best place

I am coming to terms with
Coming to terms with you

How much longer until I can say the word no
Without wincing
Breathing in unison felt like God

You ran yourself through me
There are splinters in my mouth
Got a ton of words for a ton of people

Everything I wish to unlock

I walk to you in a stupid way
Of course we’re here
Boring as ever

Sign release form for my whole life
Tell everyone




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