Salmon

Water on the tongue.
Bread in the belly.
The love of those who misunderstand
The understanding of self
And nonself.
The seeing around corners that allows
Rockets red glare.
The Flag and all who stand there
The laying down of all these
Needful things
To slip into currents of clear mid-year water
Returning to the womb
From which we rise.

 
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