Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Bad Cargo

She is not a real person, technically human

lifelike but lifeless

who has taken the form of a one-armed fake lesbian.

Tragically, born without a spine or soul

She/it mimics the posture of a living creature, mastering

the art of hollow conversation.

An empty vessel lacking humanity

She/it takes comfort in the background

devoid of character

not content to let other people live.

A blank slate who gives no reflection

sedentary and expanding by the moment

hidden behind acres of dead flesh

vacant and waiting.