Split Yellow
March 25, 2026

small spotted dog considers my hot dog their property
myopic pelican tests frogs at lake, says it’s all dogs
minuet frames partners amphibious, places heads
under sea, under them, under anything

driving home, alligator in road reflects poorly
we become our own speed-bump extinction event
dashboard food in vehicular roll a ceiling pastiche
gas station artist remaining forever unknown

safety features protecting
both me and creature

mouths open at roadside
to the food we missed

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#poem #poetry #writing

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Woke up with the last stanza thinking, "Roof mustard probably isn't fine." Abstract stuff, always good for the brain meats.