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Michael Yamamura's avatar

“he is going to die someday,

and my poet’s duty is to get that money shot—“ jeez that line… how well you articulated what so many are afraid to put into words.

David Kirkby's avatar

I do like this. A lot.

You didn't just shoot the sparrow, Dorsey.

I think I'm bleeding too.

Dave :)

J. Alexandra Hart's avatar

Well, now I need more of this. Where can I find more work by this writer?

Criss's avatar

Gorgeous!

Dallman Ross's avatar

Wow! That's a poem. Thank you.

Chris Bodor's avatar

Thank you for spotlighting this poignant poet.

Amie Whittemore's avatar

hell yeah. love this poem.

mads's avatar

woweeeeeeeee this is everything i want to be

Bill Scott's avatar

Amen!

Maria Nilad's avatar

I’d like someone to articulate how good this poem is, because for now I’m just sitting in the “wow” feeling. I will… be back… to worry at this poem.

Kristian Le’Chelle's avatar

literally the same. just wow!!! now this is poetry.