b41 (4.23-9.2005): before

before [1]                             
by b. e. four

 

before the destin nation

before the beach went gray

before the water changed from emerald blue to death’s decay

before the you-man cancer cells woke up and shouted “more”

before the bells

before the wells

before cold hell

before

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[1] martino, j. (4.23-9.2005). before. book 41: (speed of Light). copyright 2005 by joal martino.