“Edward Albee Knew the Score” by Christopher Luna, published in The Poeming Pigeon: Doobie or Not Doobie?, released April 20, 2016 by The Poetry Box
Edward Albee Knew the Score
an arousing nexus
of sex, weed,
and chocolate
holds unimagined rewards
for the brave traveler
a far better evening for
hardened hearts
to be coaxed open
the perfect moment
to pass through the portal
(rediscovered)
suddenly the shrieks of children
are indistinguishable from the birds’ cry
sorrow, laughter, and hunger
bubble up
to remind us
not to die
before we die
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