James Sides

I'm clinging to my first-born,
The only one I snagged.
His eyes are closed
His chest is still
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My God
My one true Love
Who heals the affliction of time
With joyrides of my mind
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Like steely reptiles
They sketch the earth
And move as on silver screens.
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I could salvage something from this mess
Some manic, diversion laughter
Some form of closeness, akin to
old strangers.
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Peace, peace,
Peace on the road.
No house, home or inn I need see
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Have you met my friend Oscar?
I’ll bet you have
He works for my Dad
Who grabbed him by everything he never had
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