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poetry by j matthew waters

hunger strike


if they get away with murder
the city will ultimately burn down

the hunger striker lives in a bubble
broadcasted from the city center for all to see
like an eagle cam recording the brood

legal betting stands to make billions
regardless the duration
or the eventual outcome
of the extended televised reality




april two thousand twenty-one
copyright j matthew waters
all rights reserved

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4 thoughts on “hunger strike

  1. I found this a poetic and powerful reflection.

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