Monday, June 7, 2010

BUTCHER'S PRIDE


 
When turtledoves yield their turtlenecks

in order to wing a peace accord,
beware;
the sacrificial birds have been inspected

by haruspices at dawn.

The choice meatmarkets will sell fresh giblets

at a premium.



©Elena Malec, California 1998

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