Song of wire

after Anthony Lawrence

I broke free once
went for the fencer
like a tiger snake

slashed his thigh
to the bone
taught him to sing.

I have tasted
the iron tang
of blood

now I watch
you.

Hear me
crooning
to the easterly

whetting
my single
silver tooth

whispering insurrection
to the strainer post.

copyright 2007 Joanna Preston
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