Coping

What can’t you shoulder? 

Whisper the memories..

as I sit rolling stiff scapulae

connective muscles

screaming 

from the burden 

of holding things 

together..

I shrug, 

painfully

contemplating the

Well-established 

Coping, 

familial structure, 

brick & mortar

vertebrae

sloping 

to allow 

the tears 

to drain..

waiting 

for someone

to lift the heavy

capstone,

and resurrect

my innocence.

——-

Art Credit: @lgaetz.art