Death of Youth

The last lobster in the tank
Stares expressionlessly-
Past the men in clownish suits,
Through the cows in dresses of silk-
At a fate written in crumbling blue, red, white chalk
On a glowing chalkboard
Supported by nothing at all.


© 2006 Sorn Skald

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