My mother catches sight of me
by J. O'Nym


from her bedroom across the hall,
and her mouth falls open, slightly.
I am wearing boxers, and my nipples
are pierced, and my head is shaved
and I am standing next to my electric
bass, amplified, and she just doesn't
remember ever giving birth to this.






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