Kestril's Rhythms and Groove: Poetry for the Cruelest Month

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Photogenic Pain

Tilt your chin a little that way

so we can get the full shine

from the tears in your eyes.

Maybe you’re born with it?

Who cares. Hold the pose.

But we should check that background.

Life complicates the composition

and there is no time for color correction.

We only want the pain

that looks the prettiest on camera.

If you’re not picture perfect

get out of the way of the lens.

Song Choice: Hell You Talmabout by Janelle Monae featuring Wondaland Records

This poem was created for Poetry for the Cruelest Month: Protest and Outrage and for Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

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