A(she)s

Charred hyena
Stalks the corridor
Shoulders till
Brick and mortar

Fossil eyes
Carbon shadow
Smoldering form
Mad as hatter

Jaw ajar
Uncanny grin
Lacquered reflection
Resurrection

Headless host
Suffering limbs
Unclear to most
For me a ghost

Ashtray stare
Walkabout
I’ll take care
I’ll snuff you out


10/18/88