Thursday 26 May 2011

Hoatzin


Hoatzin /hwaet'sin: n. a tropical American bird, Opisthocomus hoatzin, whose young climb by means of hooked claws on their wings. [native name, Imit] /








Sumptuous animosity gathered around the table; will I ever see you again? The prayers sent out never got any further than the jam and toast. I am a stuffed toy set beside the fire place for your pleasure.

Sat down on the hill with our lives and the world ahead of us; where's all the perspective lead, to one central point or just shapes we crisscross with our eyes and our lives and our hardwork.

Spartacus sat upright and gave up on himself. In the knitted armchair of your morality a chill went up your spine; was what you were doing goodness or good for you? A soldier camped out in their own home can't call for backup. Self righteousness piped out of your vocal chords as you kept yourself warm. But that chill makes you pace at night.

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