coccyx by Eli Spangler
coccyx by Eli Spangler
poetry
the bar is bare bone cues and chalk balls.
marrow powder on your nose—a cavity.
one more drink won't hurt it
goes right through. drop your pants
to show them you have
nothing. not even a skeleton
Eli Spangler (they/them) is a lifelong resident of the Salish Sea's coast, and is inspired by the region's abundance of natural and cultural diversity. They write poetry, literary collage, and science fantasy novels. Their poetry has appeared previously in Jeopardy Magazine.
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