CHANNILLO
Ahab - Daniel Tobias Behan
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I scream whale-song:
my anger - vast,
persecuted, and could
fuel a million lanterns.
My hurt:
cold, blue,
expanding.
The pod of dolphins
swimming around my head -
cynical, like cheap wine
for a daughter's third wedding -
they have all
the answers,
but refuse to part
with anything but
jeering squeaks.
I am Moby
looking for
an Ahab -
and a leg
to chew.
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