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GONNA ROLL THE BONES
1-
Black
gamin
disdains all games
of chance. She does not
whisper to the dice or call
on gods to ride the roulette wheel
with her. She has no need —
her skill is legendary.
2-
Black
gamin
divides the world
according to her wants. Each
part precise, of separate value.
The whole is something like a
dartboard; & whatever
she desires she aims for.
The dart flies true.
3-
Black
gamin
is a master in the
art of making love, but no man’s
mistress. & yet to satisfy herself
she must give more than most —
though always measuring in terms
of future wealth & worth
how far to let the fucking go.
4-
Black
gamin
still treads lightly
though her heart grows heavy.
Her eyes alone are seen in darkness,
like a reflection of that inevitable
fall of dice that brings the throne
down, crapping out with snake’s eyes.
© Mark Young
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