4 am. California Sunburn

[between19lines]

in search of something cold

1.
Chicago 
Is a city built
from the flames
and blood lines 
of men

It's children are pounding
against brick and iron 
bars
arms bent around Red 
Line transit metal
--eyes rolling backwards
towards the porcelain arms of Sears Tower
held above her head in panic and promise--
“Send help”

Chicago 
Is a city where things begin to rot
Faces

Comments

[megstud]

"The way that men do
When they feel crowded"