Standard Operating Procedure

I.

 

You met me.

You met me

on time.

 

You met me

on time

& had no choice.

 

A weak, creaking

gate seized us.

 

The bolt burrowed

air into your head.

 

I initiated it.

I got paid to.

 

II.

 

Work gloves hid

chapped, tense

fingers.…

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