PEDRO TREVINO-RAMIREZ

tinderchild

the hind broke still air 
with felt abrasion, 
slap of leather, 
buckles leaving 
impression 
after 
impression 
 
on white 
young skin. 
 
every night, this devil stokes tinder 
with pitchfork, cow’s skin; hide somewhere cold 
where no sparks 
ignite, 
flash in dark room, 
where devils 
can’t see their tender meat.
at. 
© 2003 Pedro Trevino-Ramirez.  All rights reserved.

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