Biopsy

 

May the surgeon

in her spotless apron

emerge smiling

from the kitchen

saying:

I had a little look

you’re not ready

the oven’s not

even hot.

 

                       for Marti

 

 

© Michael Fleming

Brattleboro, Vermont

July 2011

 

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