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~Sometimes it needs a little hawk tuah

By Paris RosemontPublished 2 years ago • Updated 2 years ago • 1 min read

Self-portrait by Paris Rosemont

My rattling need heaves restless inside

my ribcage; disillusion sticks

stubbornly like phlegm coating

bronchial lungs. I cough.

You will not leave me.

I cough harder.

You’re expelled.

I breathe

free.

Thai Australian poet. Author of poetry collections 'Banana Girl', 'Barefoot Poetess', and chapbook >>glitch<<

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Written by Paris Rosemont