5

twine

twirling the world around as twine between my fingers

the fibres tighten, but

I wouldn’t wear it if it didn’t sting

biting at the knots that have become twisted

I cut them free

only to knot the pieces again, at times

I think I should just play with string

1. on the hoof
2. I need to shake his hand
3. A shallow spoon
4. To You
5. twine
6. It Takes a Small Hand Much
7. a last gasp to hurry me forward
8. Headin’ out West

9. Knowing love, what’s its feel?
10. Get out!
11. Chipped and Cheap
12. When I die, I’ll miss the wind
13. Oranges
14. Hangman
15. A Blue Kind of Acid
16. Home

NICHOLAS DEMERY

5

twine