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Hollow Springs

by Paris Jessie
it is bedtime
time to hold for dear life
“hold on”
holding

my iris fears the inside
of an eyelid
gripping my shirt, so that

under does not depart me
the hairs from my skin
are already swimming in air

the curtains are closing

form the body into rock
shape
challenge is coming tonight

take hold of my own hands
squeeze
so, they may each still feel
​
the curtains are closing

from this pressure comes
a gas that sweeps the body
followed by exhale

the curtains are closed

Paris Jessie (they/she) is a black, queer writer and budding creative. She is a moon enthusiast rooted in peculiarities. Find more at iamparisjessie.com