We Are Hominids

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Taco Tuesday + 4

Taco Tuesday + 4

long shutters, short words

Adam Hammer
Feb 14, 2025
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     Taco Tuesday

The coyotes are active and excited
with yelps overflowing the hills
bouncing between the trees
in through my kitchen
on up into heaven
where they rattle the stars

The family pet will soon be replaced, 
then forgotten.
But that’s tomorrow's problem.
Tonight, the coyotes fatten the pack
on marbled Bichon. 
And me, with my tacos
Joins in.

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