This is How I Die by Kris Aziz | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.This is How I DieKris AzizThis is how I dieGlass reflecting moonlighton the pavementMetal and gasoline mixing withBlood in the airA paramedic holding my handExcept, wait-- rewind.I chose to get Taco BellBefore getting on the highwayAfter all.I don't worry about the caloriesOr how a dress will fitAfter all, I have a coupon forA free soft tacoThat says "you deserve it".I am not dead, I am eating aNacho fry Baja blast chalupaIn standstill traffic.No, this is how I die:An empty bottle with one undrunkDrop of poison drippingOn…
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