by Kathleen Granados
Warning: do not think this bed
will bear your weight across the bay.
What holds you at night
may not carry you in the morning.
The air might already be leaking. It may
not be what it seems. Run your hands
along the seams. Check every fold for hidden
faults. Feel for well-meaning pokes and jabs.
Caution: be wary most of holes.
puncture holes/nail holes/eyeholes/keyholes/pinholes/drainage holes/armholes/loopholes/pie
holes/watering holes/hellholes/wormholes/rabbit holes
Help with finding the holes:
place your ears to the surface.
Listen for sounds of escaping.
The culprit may be close to quiet,
whispering in the farthest corners.
Be cautious about what you hear.
It may not be the truth. None of this
will be worth the tides of sleepless
nights, bailing out the water
rushing over your dreams.
Kathleen Granados is an NYC based artist and educator. Her writing parallels her studio work, which orbits themes surrounding home, hauntings, and history.
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