november in lachicago

I didn’t pack for
My occipital lobe orbiting, centripetal,
Strung at the top of my cervical spine,
held taught
from the weight of the outward pull.

I packed for where I came from,
So light sweater, fearful little soul,
with what I need
you’re what I’ve got -
don’t fail me now.

11/17/2021
Memphis, Tennessee
Chicago, Illinois

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