she does not do
kindness anymore
the back of her head
is made of atmosphere

her eyes cannot blink
she keeps staring
at her thumbs

her brain wants to get out
throat and mouth
and tongue is real
you can't see her

in black suits
she wears green for a reason
she does not do

kindness anymore
her legs
are gone
she lost it yesterday

in a pond
near her bed
she can't swim too far

her lungs
are made of flanel
and a stitch is enough

enough for them
to dive

she does not
do kindness anymore

her neck is a cage
and tongue
is real