Shinyribs

Shinyribs

Two Poems

Loved in the interim--Lost in the lurch

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Kevin Russell
Aug 06, 2026
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PATRIOT’S GHOST CONSIDERS THE SHITTER

I didn't know she was like, living there…here
Thats amazing
But what’s also amazing
Is the depth to which shame and grief reside in suspense
Beneath


The central stance
That I am capable and deserving
For all of the privilege that I enjoy
If I could donate privilege to those less fortunate I would
But the system didn't …

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