Lavergne

Lavergne turned to the nearest ear entered
her pulsing last plea
would the dust brooms do the trick?
would the man responsible for overseeing
her demise
please appear

to dismember her ageless consciousness
to dismantle the roaring
engine that empowered
her heart
she felt in small rooms for courage
     she could not carry
the mantle of the lion's
mane hung too heavy, you see

she rescinded
Lavergne in the scarlet scars around her neck
Lavergne where it's hot and still burns
Lavergne cum quick
and turn away.

TA